Guide to Computer Security Log Management: Recommendations of the National Institute of Standards and Technology: Special Publication 800-92

The Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) promotes the U. S. economy and public welfare by providing technical leadership for the nation?s measurement and standards infrastructure. ITL develops tests, test methods, reference data, proof of concept implementations, and technical analysis to advance the development and productive use of information technology. ITL?s responsibilities include the development of technical, physical, administrative, and management standards and guidelines for the cost-effective security and privacy of sensitive unclassified information in Federal computer systems. This Special Publication 800-series reports on ITL?s research, guidance, and outreach efforts in computer security and its collaborative activities with industry, government, and academic organizations. Topics covered include an Introduction to Computer Log Management, Log management Infrastructure, Log Management Planning, and Log Management Operational Processes