Research Note

Log Source and Retention Register

Updated Jun 17, 2026
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Use this register to track log sources, event types, retention periods, protection methods, and review ownership.

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When to use this

Use this register to track log sources, event types, retention periods, protection methods, and review ownership.

Register

System/source	Log type	Events captured	Destination	Retention	Protected from admin tampering?	Review owner
TBD	Audit/security/fault/admin	TBD	SIEM/log store	TBD	Yes/No	TBD

Minimum checks

Critical systems are included.
Privileged activity is included.
Retention meets investigation needs.
Destination is protected.
Review owner is assigned.

Template
Iso27001
Technological controls
Logging

Note Metadata

Aliases: Log Source Register

Source: 90 Templates/Log Source and Retention Register.md