Free compliance framework explorer — browse controls, evidence, and implementation guidance.Subscribe for updates →
SOC 247
ITSP.10.17198
ISO 42001soon
ISO 27001soon

Browse

98 controls

03.03.08Protection of audit informationITSP.10.171Audit and accountability

Official Requirement

A. Protect audit information and audit logging tools from unauthorized access, modification, and deletion B. Authorize access to management of audit logging functionality to only a subset of privileged users or roles

Source: Canadian Centre for Cyber Security ITSP.10.171 (2025), adapted from NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 3

In Plain English

Audit logs and the tools that generate them must be protected from tampering. If an attacker can delete or modify logs, they can cover their tracks. Restrict who can manage logging configuration and access raw log data to a small group of authorized privileged users.

Cross-framework mappings:ISO 42001 · coming soonISO 27001 · coming soon
View in Map →

Help us build what matters.

Vote for the next framework, subscribe for updates, and let us know if you'd contribute.

Truvo CyberTruvo CyberBuilt and maintained by Truvo Cyber
Authors·Connect with us
Updated: Mar 22, 2026Reviewed: Mar 22, 2026v1.0.0
Share this tool

The Trust Services Criteria referenced in this tool are published by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and incorporate principles from the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Criteria descriptions are reproduced for reference purposes. All implementation guidance, evidence recommendations, and control language are original work by Truvo Cyber. ISO 27001 and ISO 42001 are standards published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Framework and standard names are the property of their respective owners. This tool is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or certified by AICPA, COSO, or ISO.

© 2026 Truvo Cyber. All rights reserved.

On-premises implementation and evidence

Audit information protection and access restriction

Implementation steps

  1. Configure log forwarding to a centralized SIEM or log server where source system administrators cannot modify or delete forwarded logs
  2. Restrict SIEM and log server administrative access to a small group of authorized security personnel
  3. Implement write-once storage or append-only log destinations where feasible
  4. Enable access auditing on log storage to detect unauthorized access attempts to audit data

Tools / systems

Evidence artifacts

Evidence frequency: Continuous enforcement; quarterly access review for log management roles