CERT-In Log Retention Requirements: Complete Compliance Guide

• 16 June, 2026
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CERT-In Log Retention Requirements

CERT-In directives require all Indian enterprises to maintain 180-day log retention for cybersecurity logs. CERT-In log retention requirements can be complex to implement without the right infrastructure.

Key Requirements

• 180-day minimum: All firewall, server, endpoint, and application logs retained
• Log types: Authentication, network traffic, system events, file access
• Time synchronisation: All devices must use NTP with IST
• Protection: Logs must be tamper-proof
• Accessibility: Must be retrievable for audit within 6 hours

P J Networks provides SIEM-based log management solutions that meet all CERT-In requirements. Sanjay Seth covers CERT-In compliance in detail.

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