Secure Windows Log Management & Compliance
EventGuard delivers NIST SP 800-53 compliant log aggregation with end-to-end encryption, Active Directory integration, and flat rate pricing — no per-GB fees.
EventGuard provides centralized Windows event log management that meets NIST SP 800-53, HIPAA, and PCI DSS requirements. All traffic is encrypted via HTTPS (TLS 1.2/1.3), credentials are stored using DPAPI AES-256 at rest, and no database credentials ever reside on agent machines. Our flat rate pricing includes unlimited agents and unlimited data — replacing expensive SIEMs while keeping you audit-ready. With optional Active Directory integration, configurable retention (30 days to 10+ years), and tamper-evident storage, EventGuard transforms Windows event logs into legally defensible audit trails.
🔐 EventGuard Security Architecture
How EventGuard Helps You Achieve Compliance
📋 NIST SP 800-53
Controls met: AU-2 (Audit Events), AU-3 (Content), AU-9 (Protection), AU-11 (Retention), AC-2 (Account Management)
EventGuard solution: Captures all Windows Security/App/System logs, DPAPI encryption at rest, HTTPS in transit, configurable retention (1-10+ years), AD integration with RBAC.
🏥 HIPAA
45 CFR §164.312(c)(1): Audit controls for ePHI access
EventGuard solution: Windows Event IDs 4656-4985 capture every ePHI file access on file servers. 6-year retention with tamper-evident storage. Optional log watermarking.
💳 PCI DSS v4.0
Requirement 10: Track access to cardholder data, audit log clearing
EventGuard solution: Critical Event ID 1102 (audit log cleared) automatically logged + alerted. Policy change IDs 4902-4912 tracked. 1-year retention with 3 months hot storage.
🏦 SOX & NYDFS
Sections 302/404 + 23 NYCRR 500: Internal financial controls, tamper-proof logs
EventGuard solution: Logon events (4624,4625), process creation (4688), service installs (4697). 6-7 year retention with AES-256 encryption and write-once media support.
Critical Windows Event IDs by Regulation
| Regulation | Critical Windows Event IDs | Minimum Retention |
|---|---|---|
| PCI DSS | 1102, 4902-4912, 4715, 4719 Required | 1 year (3 months hot) |
| HIPAA | 4656,4660,4661,4663,4664,4670,4690,4691,4985 | 6 years |
| Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) | 4624,4625,4688,4697 | 7 years |
| NIST SP 800-53 | 4719,4817,4907,4912,4715 | 3-12 months (high impact) |
| NYDFS 23 NYCRR 500 | All relevant security events | 6 years, tamper-proof |
How EventGuard Implements Security
🛡 In Transit
HTTPS (TLS 1.2/1.3) between agents and dashboard. All traffic encrypted — no plaintext.
🛡 At Rest
Windows DPAPI with AES-256 encryption for logs and credentials. Your data stays sealed.
🛡 API Key Auth
No database credentials on agent machines. Agents authenticate using an API key only.
🛡 Password Security
Admin credentials stored as scrypt hashes — never plain text.
🛡 Active Directory
Optional LDAP authentication using existing domain credentials with RBAC.
🛡 No Remote Access
No vendor access through your firewall for license keys or patching.
People Also Ask: Security & Compliance
🔹 From Reddit r/sysadmin: "How do I pass a NIST audit for Windows event logging?"
EventGuard's Answer: NIST SP 800-53 requires audit policy change tracking (Event IDs 4719, 4817, 4907, 4912, 4715), centralized log collection, and tamper-proof storage. EventGuard automatically captures these events, encrypts logs with DPAPI at rest and HTTPS in transit, and provides configurable retention from 3 months to 10+ years — meeting AU-2 through AU-11 controls.
🔹 From Quora: "What makes a log management solution HIPAA compliant?"
EventGuard's Answer: HIPAA 45 CFR §164.312(c)(1) requires audit controls for ePHI access. You need to capture Event IDs 4656-4985 for every file access on servers hosting medical records. EventGuard provides 6-year retention, tamper-evident storage, user access tracking, and optional Active Directory integration — all at flat rate pricing.
🔹 From Reddit r/cybersecurity: "Does EventGuard require vendor firewall access for licensing?"
EventGuard's Answer: No. EventGuard never requires inbound vendor access. Our licensing is offline-capable with no phone-home requirements for patching or key validation. Your logs and credentials remain exclusively behind your firewall at all times.
🔹 From Quora: "How long must I keep Windows event logs for compliance?"
EventGuard's Answer: Requirements vary: PCI DSS requires 1 year (3 months immediately available), HIPAA requires 6 years, SOX requires 7 years, and NYDFS requires 6 years with tamper-proof storage. EventGuard offers fully configurable retention from 30 days to 10+ years to meet any compliance requirement.
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EventGuard is the compliance-ready log management tool you need.
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