Audit Requirements

Logging requirements and compliance standards for MCP-I conformance levels

Audit Trail Requirements

MCP-I defines specific requirements for audit logs based on the conformance level:

Level 1: Basic Audit

  • Log all delegation issuance events
  • Record basic agent verification attempts
  • Store logs securely with access controls
  • Maintain logs for a minimum of 30 days

Level 2: Standard Audit

  • Cryptographically sign all audit records
  • Log all credential verification details
  • Include full request context in logs
  • Maintain logs for a minimum of 90 days
  • Implement log aggregation and search

Level 3: Enterprise Audit

  • Use immutable storage for audit records
  • Implement tamper-evident logging mechanisms
  • Add selective disclosure for privacy-sensitive logs
  • Maintain logs for customizable retention periods
  • Support advanced analytics and anomaly detection