PCI-10.7:

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Retain your audit trail history for a period that is consistent with its effective use, as well as legal regulations.


  • An audit history usually covers a period of at least one year, with a minimum of three months available online.


PCI-10.7 A: Obtain security policies and procedures and determine that they include audit log retention policies and require audit log retention for at least one year.


PCI-10.7 B: For the sample of (insert number and/or description of sample) system components, verify that audit logs are available online or on tape for at least one year.



Testing Procedures

Insert testing guidance here.

Testing Frequency

Describe testing frequency here.

Evidence Archive Location

Insert hyperlink or location of evidence archive.

Control Stewards Process Narrative

Provide control steward commentary indicating the formal methodology in place.


Control Steward – Jon Doe

Process Illustration

Replace this test by inserting a process diagram, flowchart or other visual representation to illustrate the process narrative as necessary. Include a brief description of the process illustration.

Control Status and Auditors Commentary

The control is effective.


File:Greenlock.jpg

Status is acceptable.

Control Exception Commentary

Status is acceptable.

Remediation Plan

Remediation is not required at this time.


--Mdpeters 16:09, 2 March 2007 (EST)