Audit Logs May Help You Make Your Case — If You Have Them

 

Most businesses today are fielding malicious attacks on a daily and sometimes hourly basis. Do you keep audit logs of the activity on your computer system? Logs can act as a red flag to identify when something out of the ordinary is happening. It is essential to put a system in place to track the logs, regularly, allows the identification of malicious activity on your system. Businesses must consistently review their audit logs daily to for any suspicious activity that deviates from the norm. Why?  There are a vast number of laws regarding notification and regulatory compliance that require demonstration of proper action.  If needed an attorney representing you must navigate them to determine the steps you must take. Without logs, it compounds the amount of work required to help make your case.