The Identity and Access Management (IAM) Audit Logs and Reporting Checklist is a crucial tool to assess whether your IAM system can provide detailed audit logs and reports to track user activity and detect suspicious behavior. By evaluating the system’s audit capabilities, organizations can strengthen their security posture, monitor user access, and respond proactively to potential security incidents.

• Establish what IAM data is being collected and where it is being stored.
• Evaluate the organization’s current IAM system and assess what logs and reports are currently being generated.
• Ensure that all IAM activity is being logged, including successful and failed login attempts, user and group management actions, and access to sensitive data.
• Identify what information should be captured in IAM logs and reports in order to meet the organization’s needs.