Here is why it matters to store logs offsite and in a secure environment:

• Resilience to physical damage: By archiving logs in FoxTech’s cloud SIEM, they become protected against on-site disasters including fire, flood or hardware failure. Even if your primary infrastructure is compromised or destroyed, your logs will remain untouched in our secure AWS environment.
• Insider threat mitigation: By centralising logs away from local systems, you prevent malicious insiders from tampering with records. This ensures a clear and unalterable history of activity..
• Legal defensibility and audit support: In the event of litigation or compliance inquiries, having a secure, tamper-proof record of system activity can be the difference between proving due diligence and facing penalties. Stored logs function as primary evidence for incident timelines, user access behaviour and operational accountability.

Without this kind of strategic resilience, even the most advanced detection tools may fail you when you need them the most.

How FoxTech Protects Log Integrity

FoxTech’s forensic log storage is designed to better meet technical and regulatory demands for data integrity. We use layers of security to ensure that once logs are collected, they cannot be altered or deleted. They are always retrievable.

Our approach is made up of four key elements:

1. Encrypted offsite storage: All logs are stored in the AWS cloud with encryption-at-rest. This means that even if physical storage media were compromised, the data would be unreadable without the encryption keys.
2. Hash-based integrity validation: We apply a chain of cryptographic hashes to each log entry. If even one character is altered then the hash chain breaks which immediately flags the change. This provides assurance that the record is authentic.
3. Immutable retention: By default, FoxTech retains logs for one year in both raw JSON format and in a searchable SIEM repository. This dual-format storage supports forensic investigations while allowing rapid queries during active incidents.
4. Export-ready formats: During an investigation or compliance audit, logs can be exported in their original structure without compromising their evidentiary value.

These protections ensure that your organisation can rely on the log integrity protection mechanisms needed to withstand both internal and external scrutiny.

Role in Incident Response and Forensics

Logs form the foundation of any incident investigation because without them, reconstructing events turn into guesswork.

Here’s how stored logs support the full incident response lifecycle:

• Establishing access timelines: Identifying exactly who accessed which systems, from where and at what time.
• Investigating breach behaviour: Analysing the path of the attacker and detecting persistence mechanisms.
• Validating containment efforts: Confirming that once a threat was identified, all affected systems were secured and no further unauthorised activity occurred.
• Learning from incidents: Using logs to understand how the breach occurred and what measures will prevent recurrence.

For organisations that need hands-on support when responding to an active threat, FoxTech also provides a dedicated incident response service.

Compliance and Retention Alignment

For many industries, secure log retention is a regulatory requirement. Frameworks such as PCI DSS, ISO27001 and GDPR emphasise the need for traceability, auditability and evidence retention.

FoxTech’s forensic log storage aligns with these principles by offering:

• Support for major compliance frameworks: Our service meets the log retention and integrity requirements of leading standards.
• One-year default retention: We store logs for 12 months in both exportable and searchable formats which match common audit timeframes. It is important to note that extended retention can be arranged for industries requiring longer periods.
• Audit-ready formats: Our structured storage approach ensures that logs can be queried, compiled and presented quickly during compliance reviews.

Learn more about our compliance support services.

Why Choose FoxTech

At FoxTech, we combine technical expertise with a commitment to excellence.

What sets us apart:

• Proven expertise in SIEM and log management: Our team manages high-volume log data for organisations across finance, legal, healthcare, and critical infrastructure.
• UK-based cloud hosting: All logs are stored within the AWS London region, ensuring compliance with UK data residency requirements.
• Integrated security services: Our log storage works seamlessly with FoxTech’s broader security ecosystem, including managed SIEM, incident response, and compliance advisory.
• Client-focused approach: We tailor retention periods, reporting formats, and integration methods to fit your specific needs.

Strengthen Your Response with Forensic Log Storage

Forensic log storage is a necessity for any organisation serious about cyber security.

By choosing FoxTech, you gain a cloud log storage solution built for security, compliance and operational efficiency. We protect your logs from tampering while ensuring that they are accessible when needed..

With FoxTech’s forensic log storage, you will always have the evidence to take action with confidence.