The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched a security tool called Logging Made Easy to help organizations with limited resources protect their Windows-based devices and sensitive data. The tool provides a free open-source log management solution that allows organizations to monitor threats, conduct investigations, and guide remediation in the event of a cyber incident. CISA plans to expand the availability of the tool after it was originally developed and maintained by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre. The tool aims to assist organizations that have valuable data but lack resources to defend against cyberattacks.
The new version of Logging Made Easy serves as a turnkey log management tool for organizations that previously used the service when it was maintained by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre. CISA is also offering the tool to new users seeking an accessible logging tool. The service provides installation instructions and can be integrated into most logging and protective monitoring strategies. It features prebuilt security detection rules and coding to reduce cost barriers for organizations implementing basic logging and monitoring capabilities.
CISA Director Jen Easterly stated that the new service offering aligns with the agency’s focus on supporting under-resourced organizations with limited defenses against cybersecurity attacks. However, the tool currently only covers Windows-based devices. CISA may consider expanding the service to cover additional operating systems in the future.