The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published the Logging Reference Architecture, a guide for federal civilian executive branch agencies to establish logging, visibility, and operational standards under OMB Memorandum M-26-14. Developed with OMB and the CISO Council, the guidance promotes a risk-based approach to improve network monitoring. Agencies must submit an Agency Logging Plan to OMB and CISA by November 18, 2026, using the provided template. CISA Acting Executive Assistant Director Chris Butera emphasized that robust logs are critical for detecting and responding to cyber incidents. The framework includes operational checklists to design logging strategies, achieve baseline fidelity, and integrate AI while maintaining governance. CISA encourages critical infrastructure entities and state/local governments to review the guidance for benchmarking their own logging practices.
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