Episode 36: Logging, Monitoring, and Metadata Retention for Assets

Without visibility, security is just guesswork. In this episode, we explore how logging and monitoring give security teams the information they need to detect, investigate, and respond to incidents. We discuss log types (system, application, network), retention policies, log integrity, and secure storage. Metadata, such as timestamps, source IPs, and user actions, adds context to every alert and event. You'll also learn about regulatory and legal considerations for log retention, especially in forensic investigations. Monitoring is the heartbeat of any security program—this episode shows you how to keep it strong.