Building a Security Audit Logging System on a Shoestring Budget

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Presented at BSidesLV 2024 by

George Wang

Working cybersecurity can be a tough gig, especially if you’re budget constrained and developers are adding services faster than the company adding employees. Knowing what’s happening in the system is the first step to securing it. This talk demonstrates how to build a robust, security-focused audit logging system for a fast growth company on the thinnest of budget. Human cost in toil and time is also a serious consideration, which is optimized through hard learned lessons. Audiences will appreciate both the outcome, and the lessons learned when software engineering and hacker culture collide. Plus, they will discover what becomes possible as your budget expands.