From M-21-31 to M-26-14: What US government agencies need to know now

OMB Memorandum M-26-14 replaces the previous M-21-31 policy, transitioning US federal agencies from a compliance-driven logging model to an outcome-focused, risk-based framework. The new mandate emphasizes active searchability and allows for decentralized storage models while expanding cybersecurity requirements to include IoT and OT systems. Ultimately, the policy aims to enhance mission resilience by aligning logging practices with Zero Trust principles and prioritizing continuous event monitoring and proactive threat hunting.