A pragmatic Windows logging baseline: key event sources, retention guidance, and a starter Sysmon config.
What it is
Windows Logging Starter is intended to help teams improve security outcomes with repeatable workflows. Think of it as a building block you can plug into an existing stack rather than a “rip-and-replace” platform.
Where it fits
Most teams need three things:
- Visibility (logs, traces, asset inventory)
- Control (policy, access, hardening)
- Response (alerting, triage, playbooks)
This product is designed to support at least one of those areas and integrate with the others.
Recommended use cases
- Small teams that need a sane baseline fast
- Growing orgs standardizing security controls
- Engineers who want “docs + templates + examples”
Getting started
- Start with the smallest proof-of-value: one environment, one signal, one alert.
- Add operational ownership: who watches it and what “good” looks like.
- Expand iteratively: coverage, automation, and reporting.
What success looks like
- Fewer blind spots (you can answer “are we exposed?” quickly)
- Faster triage (context attached to alerts)
- Repeatable workflows (runbooks people actually follow)
Tags: windows, logging, sysmon