# Log Management for IT compliance | Logmanager | Try Free Radically Simplified # Compliance and Auditing Secure your data with a log management solution built for IT compliance, offering flexible log retention, access controls, and long-term, tamper-proof storage. 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Get instant value with 140+ built-in parsers covering firewalls, networking infrastructure, EDR solutions, and more. Use native connectors for Windows, SQL, Microsoft 365, and Linux, with full support for all common text-based log formats, syslog, CEF, LEEF, RFC5424, JSON, and beyond. Thanks to consistent data normalization, the data is presented in a single visualization pane, so the operator always has necessary information at their fingertips. - ![log retention available disc space](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/log-retention-available-disc-space-1-1024x644.png) ### Secure long-term storage and encryption Logmanager’s tamper-proof storage prevents any manipulation, deletion, or alteration of logs. With secure data transfer and role-based access control (RBAC), you stay ready for forensic investigations and compliant with GDPR, NIS2, DORA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and more. - ![Logmanager search interface](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/logmanager-search-interface-1024x848.png) ### Intuitive search interface Quickly query and filter log data by host, device, or any other tag. Analyze specific events or patterns without the need for a complicated query language, in near real time and in full context, thanks to log enrichment with custom fields such as user details, geolocation, system names, and other metadata. - ![Universal dashboards](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Artboard-21-copy-3@4x-1024x635.png) ### Comprehensive dashboards Get insights into your organization’s IT compliance status with out-of-the-box dashboards, or customize your own to visualize areas of concern and potential non-compliance. This enables proactive remediation and continuous monitoring of regulatory obligations. - ![Firewall Log Analyzer – traffic visualization at Logmanager](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/firewall-log-analyzer-logmanager-traffic-visualization-1024x858.png) ### Incident forensics and response Analyze log data, detect security incidents, and conduct forensic investigations. Logmanager’s analytical capabilities help you to understand the nature of incidents, their impact on data privacy, and the steps needed to resolve the incident. - ![firewall reports img](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/logmanager-firewall-reports-img-1024x850.png) ### Reporting and auditing Generate comprehensive reports to quickly prepare for regulatory audits or internal assessments. Reports provide auditors with a clear view of security controls, user activities, and compliance measures. ## See Why Your Peers Love Logmanager ![](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/png-transparent-g2-g2-logo-logos-brands-in-colors-icon.png) #### Considering its features and moderate pricing, Logmanager offers excellent value for money. Ivo N. Chief Security Architect 501-1000 employees ![capterra logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/capterra-colors.svg) #### Quick time to value, easy to use. Simple and effective way how to solve all log management related tasks. Jiri V. ICT manager 51-200 employees ![G2 logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/g2-seeklogo.svg) #### I appreciate real-time log monitoring, which helps in quickly identifying and reacting to issues as they occur. Vaclav K. Security Architect <50 employees ![capterra logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/capterra-colors.svg) #### The time to value is almost immediate, providing valuable insights right away. Jan T. CSA 501-1000 employees ![G2 logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/g2-seeklogo.svg) #### With Logmanager we've got a complete overview of what's going on in our infrastructure. Ivan G. IP Network Manager 51-1000 employees ![capterra logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/capterra-colors.svg) #### Compared to other products, Logmanager stood out due to its intuitive interface, ability to efficiently enrich logs, and outstanding performance. Daniel S. Head of IT 501-1000 employees ![](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/png-transparent-g2-g2-logo-logos-brands-in-colors-icon.png) #### Considering its features and moderate pricing, Logmanager offers excellent value for money. Ivo N. Chief Security Architect 501-1000 employees ![capterra logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/capterra-colors.svg) #### Quick time to value, easy to use. Simple and effective way how to solve all log management related tasks. Jiri V. ICT manager 51-200 employees ![G2 logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/g2-seeklogo.svg) #### I appreciate real-time log monitoring, which helps in quickly identifying and reacting to issues as they occur. Vaclav K. Security Architect <50 employees ![capterra logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/capterra-colors.svg) #### The time to value is almost immediate, providing valuable insights right away. Jan T. CSA 501-1000 employees ![G2 logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/g2-seeklogo.svg) #### With Logmanager we've got a complete overview of what's going on in our infrastructure. Ivan G. IP Network Manager 51-1000 employees ![capterra logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/capterra-colors.svg) #### Compared to other products, Logmanager stood out due to its intuitive interface, ability to efficiently enrich logs, and outstanding performance. Daniel S. Head of IT 501-1000 employees ### Seamlessly send logs from any source using 140+ built-in integrations - ![microsoft 365 logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/microsoft365-logo-1024x280.webp) - ![fortinet logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/fortinet-logo.svg) - ![cisco logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cisco-logo-1024x541.png) - ![apache logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/apache-logo3.png) - ![nginx logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/nginx-logo-1024x215.png) - ![mikrotik logo](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/mikrotik-logo.png) ## Explore Logmanager Your Way - 1### Demo Connect with an expert who will guide you through Logmanager in a personalized product demo. No strings attached. [Book Demo](https://logmanager.com/demo/) - 2### Try Get a hands-on experience with our interactive demo. Explore its features and discover how it can meet your needs. [Try for Free](https://logmanager.com/trial/) - 3### Deploy Download the virtual appliance and enjoy the full-featured Logmanager free for 7 days. [Download VM](https://logmanager.com/deploy-vm/) - 1 ### Demo Connect with an expert who will guide you through Logmanager in a personalized product demo. No strings attached. - 2 ### Try Get a hands-on experience with our interactive demo. Explore its features and discover how it can meet your needs. - 3 ### Deploy Download the virtual appliance and enjoy the full-featured Logmanager free for 7 days. Get in touch ## Want to learn more about how Logmanager radically simplifies IT compliance? [Book a demo](https://logmanager.com/demo/) ## IT Compliance FAQs ![log management software storage](https://logmanager.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/centralized-log-manag-feature-use-case-logmanager-1800x1800-1-1024x1024.png) - What is IT compliance? IT compliance is the practice of adhering to regulations, legal obligations, and security standards to safeguard data, maintain system integrity, and protect customer privacy. Some of the most common IT compliance standards include GDPR, NIS2, PCI-DSS, HIPAA, DORA, and ISO 27001. These rules define how organizations collect, store, and handle sensitive information, helping to reduce risks such as data breaches, fraud, and legal exposure. - How log management supports IT compliance? Log management plays a critical role in IT compliance by ensuring that organizations maintain accurate, tamper-proof records of system and user activity. Many regulations and standards, such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, DORA and PCI-DSS, require businesses to retain logs for defined periods, monitor access to sensitive data, and provide auditable trails in case of incidents. A centralized log management tool makes this process easier by - collecting logs from across the IT environment, - normalizing them, - and storing them securely in a searchable way for long-term retention. It also enables real-time monitoring and automated alerts, helping organizations quickly detect suspicious activity – which is required by some regulations and standards (i.e. DORA). In this way, log management not only strengthens security but also provides the transparency and accountability demanded by modern regulatory frameworks. For a deeper dive into this topic, visit our blog dedicated to the importance of [log management for IT compliance](https://logmanager.com/blog/log-management/log-management-for-compliance/) or an article specifically dedicated to [log management and DORA](https://logmanager.com/blog/it-compliance/dora-compliance-log-management/). - What log retention periods does Logmanager support? Logmanager offers flexible data storage options, from one week to months or even years. You only pay for the storage you actually need to store searchable logs, with the ability to scale up as your requirements or business grow. For highly demanding environments with multi-year log retention needs, or for large enterprises processing tens to hundreds of thousands of logs per second, we provide custom solutions. - Which IT compliance regulations and standards does Logmanager help meet? Logmanager helps organizations meet regulatory requirements such as GDPR, NIS2, and DORA, as well as industry standards including PCI DSS and ISO/IEC 27001, by providing secure, tamper-proof log management designed for compliance, auditing, and forensic investigations. Read our blog to learn how Logmanager supports [compliance with NIS2](https://logmanager.com/blog/it-compliance/nis2-compliance-log-management-siem/) and helps [meet DORA requirements](https://logmanager.com/blog/it-compliance/dora-compliance-log-management/). - What are the categories of IT compliance? Because compliance spans many areas, requirements can differ by sector. Most, however, fall into the following categories: - **Regulatory compliance** – Legally enforced rules set by governments. Examples include GDPR or the NIS2 Directive in Europe. - **Industry standards** – Sector-specific best practices that promote consistent security, quality, and risk management. Examples include [PCI-DSS](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/PCI_DSS) for payment processing and [HIPAA](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountability_Act) for healthcare. - **Security frameworks** – Voluntary guidelines that strengthen cybersecurity programs and support regulatory compliance. Common examples are ISO 27001 and SOC 2. - **Operational compliance** – Ensures IT systems remain reliable, secure, and available, covering areas like uptime guarantees, disaster recovery, and incident response. - **Contractual compliance** – Obligations defined in SLAs, partner agreements, and customer contracts. - What’s the best way to get started with Logmanager? We aim to be a transparent, offering you several ways to explore our log management software at your own pace. [**Book a demo with an expert** ](https://logmanager.com/demo/)– Get a personalized introduction to Logmanager and see how it can fit your specific use case. [**Access the interactive demo**](https://logmanager.com/trial/) – Explore the UI and key features in minutes, no setup required. Perfect for getting a feel for Logmanager’s interface and capabilities. [**Try a 7-day free trial** ](https://logmanager.com/deploy-vm/)– Dive deeper by connecting your own data and experiencing how Logmanager performs in your environment. [**Start with the free version**](https://logmanager.com/free-logmanager/) – Enjoy a full-featured Logmanager license with support for up to 100 GB of storage. - What is an example of IT compliance? IT compliance spans a wide range of standards and regulations that govern how organizations secure data and systems. Some of the most common examples include: **ISO 27001** – ISO 27001 is a globally recognized standard for information security management. It provides organizations with a framework to build an Information Security Management System (ISMS), essentially a structured set of security policies, procedures, and risk management practices **NIS2** – The Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS2) is an EU-wide cybersecurity law that aims to improve cyber resilience across the member states and internal market. It applies to many public and private entities from various sectors such as energy, banking, healthcare, finance, and digital infrastructure. **PCI-DSS** – The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) is a framework of security requirements aimed at safeguarding payment data and credit card transactions against fraud and breaches. It applies to any organization that handles cardholder information — from retailers and e-commerce businesses to payment processors. **SOC2** – Service Organization Control 2 (SOC 2) is a voluntary security and privacy framework created by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). It is primarily aimed at cloud service providers, SaaS vendors, and other organizations that manage customer data in the cloud. If you’d like to explore this topic further, check out our blog on [IT compliance](https://logmanager.com/blog/it-compliance/it-compliance-requirements-key-regulations-and-how-to-stay-compliant/). - Is a free plan available for Logmanager’s log management software for IT compliance? Yes. Logmanager offers a [Free Plan](https://logmanager.com/free-log-management-software/) with no setup costs. You get full access to Logmanager’s log management capabilities, with support for up to 100 GB of storage, so you can start analyzing logs immediately. Once the storage limit is reached, the system automatically replaces the oldest logs with newer ones, keeping your data fresh and eliminating the need for manual log management.