MeitY rules require Indian digital entities to retain system logs for 180 days. We review compliance requirements, log architectures, and storage strategies.
Log retention is no longer just a troubleshooting tool; it is a legal requirement. Auditors will inspect your log pipelines to confirm data security, availability, and retention longevity.
Structuring an archiving pipeline that handles millions of daily records while keeping storage costs manageable requires specialized cloud architecture designs.
Key Pillars of Assessment
180-Day Archiving
Compulsory retention of all server and application logs securely in India.
SIEM Aggregation
Consolidating DNS, active directory, Web and firewall logs.
Log Integrity
Enforcing write-once, read-many (WORM) storage controls on archives.
Access Trails
Auditing all administrative actions performed on retention volumes.
Cloud Architecture for Compliant Logging
To meet these rules cost-effectively, organizations leverage multi-tiered cloud storage. We recommend aggregating active logs in warm databases for analysis, then automatically compressing and archiving them to secure cloud pools like AWS S3 Glacier with Object Lock.
This setup ensures logs are protected against malicious erasure and remain easily indexable in the event of an official regulatory request or compliance audit.
Retention Controls That Matter
- Configuring automated lifecycle rules to prune expired archives.
- Implementing strict IAM roles to control log management access.
- Testing log recovery speed under simulated auditor inspection.
Build Robust Logging Foundations
Compliant logging is the core of forensic security. Partner with infrastructure architects to build secure, scalable log pipelines that satisfy CERT-In requirements and support threat hunting.