SCSEC12-BP01 implement comprehensive logging and forensic analysis framework

Implement a robust logging and monitoring framework that captures detailed audit trails across all supply chain systems, applications, and partner interactions to enable thorough forensic analysis of security events. Deploy centralized log management solutions that aggregate and correlate security data from diverse sources, providing investigators with comprehensive visibility into supply chain activities and potential security incidents. Establish automated analysis capabilities that can quickly process large volumes of log data to identify patterns, anomalies, and indicators of compromise across the extended supply chain network. Maintain appropriate log retention policies and secure storage mechanisms to make sure forensic evidence remains available and tamper-proof for compliance and investigation purposes.

Desired outcome: Comprehensive logging and monitoring framework for efficient forensic analysis of security events.

Benefits of establishing this best practice: Improved ability to investigate and resolve security incidents, enhancing overall supply chain security.

Level of risk exposed if this best practice is not established: Medium

Implementation guidance

Implement comprehensive logging from all supply chain systems and applications into centralized log management solutions, providing a single source of truth for security and operational data. Use AWS CloudTrail to record API activity across AWS accounts in the supply chain environment, enabling detailed auditing of actions and changes across the infrastructure.

Implementation steps

1. Centralize logging from all supply chain systems and applications into a unified log management solution that provides comprehensive visibility and search capabilities.

2. Configure detailed API activity logging across all AWS accounts and services used in the supply chain environment to maintain complete audit trails.

3. Implement automated log analysis and correlation capabilities to rapidly identify security incidents and anomalous activities across the supply chain network.

4. Deploy specialized forensic analysis tools that can visualize and analyze security data to identify root causes and impact of security incidents.

5. Establish appropriate log retention policies and secure storage mechanisms to make sure forensic evidence remains available for compliance and investigation requirements.

6. Create automated reporting and alerting mechanisms that notify security teams of potential incidents and provide initial analysis to accelerate response efforts.