Ensure activity log is retained for at least 90 days
Activity log retention should be configured for compliance and security auditing.
Security Impact
Default 90-day retention may be insufficient for compliance requirements.
How to Remediate
Configure diagnostic settings to export activity logs to Log Analytics or Storage Account with 90+ day retention.
Affected Resources
Compliance Frameworks
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Check Details
- Check ID
- azure-monitor-1
- Service
- Azure Monitor
- Category
- Logging
- Severity
- MEDIUM
- CIS Benchmark
- 5.1.1
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