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CCC.Core.TH07: Logs are Tampered With or Deleted

Threat ID:CCC.Core.TH07
Title:Logs are Tampered With or Deleted
Description:

Tampering or deletion of service logs will reduce the system's ability to maintain an accurate record of events. Any actions that compromise the integrity of logs could disrupt system availability by disrupting monitoring, hindering forensic investigations, and reducing the accuracy of audit trails.

Related Capabilities

IDTitleDescription
CCC.Core.F03Access Log PublicationThe service automatically publishes structured, verbose records of activities performed within the scope of the service by external actors.
CCC.Core.F10Log PublicationThe service automatically publishes structured, verbose records of activities, operations, or events that occur within the service.

External Mappings

Reference IDEntry IDStrengthRemarks
MITRE-ATT&CK
T1070
0
Indicator Removal on Host
MITRE-ATT&CK
T1565
0
Data Manipulation (for altering log entries)
MITRE-ATT&CK
T1027
0
Obfuscated Files or Information

Controls

IDTitleObjectiveControl FamilyThreat MappingsGuideline MappingsAssessment Requirements
CCC.Logging.C03Enable Object Lock On Log BucketEnsure log immutability by enabling Write Once, Read Many (WORM) protection using object lock on log storage buckets. This prevents logs from being modified or deleted during the defined retention period, supporting compliance and forensic integrity. Data
1
3
1
CCC.Core.C09Ensure Integrity of Access LogsEnsure that access logs are always recorded to an external location that cannot be manipulated from the context of the service(s) it contains logs for. Data
3
5
3