Google Cloud Compliance ControlsGoogle Cloud SQL
Cloud SQL PostgreSQL instances should have 'log_min_messages' set to warning or higher
Checks Cloud SQL for PostgreSQL instances to determine whether the `log_min_messages` database flag is set to a sufficiently high severity level. It applies to each instance and evaluates the severity level configured for that flag.
What this control checks
Cloud SQL PostgreSQL log_min_messages flag set to WARNING or higher
Framework mappings
The clauses this control is mapped to in each framework.
- CC7.2: The entity monitors system components and the operation of those components for anomalies that are indicative of malicious acts, natural disasters, and errors affecting the entity's ability to meet its objectives; anomalies are analyzed to determine whether they represent security events.
- 5.3.4: Anti-malware mechanisms and processes are active, maintained, and monitored.
- 10.2.1: Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events.
- 10.2.1.1: Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events.
- 10.2.1.2: Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events.
- 10.2.1.3: Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events.
8 more clauses
- 10.2.1.4: Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events.
- 10.2.1.5: Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events.
- 10.2.1.6: Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events.
- 10.2.1.7: Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events.
- 10.2.2: Audit logs are implemented to support the detection of anomalies and suspicious activity, and the forensic analysis of events.
- 10.3.1: Audit logs are protected from destruction and unauthorized modifications.
- 10.6.3: Time-synchronization mechanisms support consistent time settings across all systems.
- A1.2.1: Multi-tenant service providers facilitate logging and incident response for all customers.
- A.8.16 Monitoring activities
- 3 Incident handling
- 7 Policies and procedures to assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity risk-management measures
- 11 Access control
- AU-3 Content of Audit Records
- AU-7 Audit Record Reduction And Report Generation
- AU-12 Audit Record Generation
- 6.2.5 Ensure that the 'Log_min_messages' Flag for a Cloud SQL PostgreSQL Instance is set at minimum to 'Warning'
- 6.2.5 Ensure that the 'Log_min_messages' Flag for a Cloud SQL PostgreSQL Instance is set at minimum to 'Warning'
- AM-01.01AC The information collected about assets is considered in logging and monitoring applications to identify the impact on cloud services and functions in case of events that could lead to a breach of protection objectives, and to support information provided to affected cloud service...
- AM-09.03AC Logging and monitoring applications take the asset protection needs into account in order to inform the responsible stakeholder of events that could lead to a violation of the protection goals, so that the necessary measures are taken with an appropriate priority.
- DEV-08.02B The configuration of these system components ensures that all changes to system components in the production environment are recorded and can be traced back to the individuals or system components contributing to their development, deployment or implementation.
- IAM-03.01AC The cloud service provider monitors the context of authentication attempts, e.g. IP addresses, the date and time or the device used, and flags suspicious events to authorised persons, as relevant.
- IAM-07.04B Unless contractually agreed otherwise, the information contains the cause, time, duration, geographic location, type and scope of the access, as well as the retention time of other data generated during access, such as logs or copies containing cloud service customer data. The...
13 more clauses
- OIS-05.01B The cloud service provider collects information from selected internal and external sources to gain a comprehensive view of the threat landscape that lead to cybersecurity risks.
- OPS-11.02AC Cloud service derived data, including log data, is taken into consideration in regulatory compliance assessments.
- OPS-13.02B The SIEM system can be deployed within the cloud environment or externally and shall include the following capabilities: - Standardisation of log data;- Automated analysis to identify and correlate potential security incidents;- Capabilities to detect unusual behaviour and potential...
- OPS-15.01B The log data generated (cloud service derived data and cloud service provider data) allows an unambiguous identification of user accesses at tenant level to support (forensic) analysis in the event of an incident.
- OPS-15.02B Each logged event shall include a time/date stamp to ensure accurate and traceable records.
- OPS-15.03B The cloud service provider is able to support forensic analysis of incidents and to retain a chain of evidence. This implies that the cloud service provider capture the state of infrastructure components and network communication during security events.
- OPS-17.02B Failures are automatically and promptly reported to the cloud service provider's responsible departments so that these can assess the failures and take required action.
- OPS-26.01AS System components in the cloud service provider's area of responsibility are automatically monitored for compliance with hardening specifications.
- OPS-26.05B The cloud service provider implements monitoring measures to ensure system components comply with hardening specifications.
- PSS-04.01B The cloud service provided is equipped with error handling and logging mechanisms for system components under the responsibility of the cloud service customer. These enable cloud users to obtain security-related information about the security status of the cloud service as well as the...
- PSS-04.05B If the cloud service customer is responsible for the activation or type and scope of logging, the cloud service provider has provide appropriate logging capabilities.
- SIM-01.02AC In addition, there are analysis plans for typical security incidents and an evaluation methodology which ensures the collected information does not lose its evidential value in any subsequent legal assessment.
- SSO-05.01AC The procedures for monitoring compliance with the requirements are supplemented by automatic procedures relating to the following aspects: - Configuration of system components;- Performance and availability of system components;- Response time to malfunctions and security incidents;...
- 6.2.5 Ensure that the 'Log_min_messages' Flag for a Cloud SQL PostgreSQL Instance is set at minimum to 'Warning'
NIST Cybersecurity Framework v1.0
- DE.AE-3: Event data are collected and correlated from multiple sources and sensors.
- DE.CM-1: The network is monitored to detect potential cybersecurity events.
Related controls
Tool mappings
Use these identifiers to cross-reference this control across tools, reports, and evidence.
- Compliance.tf Control:
sql_instance_postgresql_log_min_messages_database_flag_error - Powerpipe Control:
gcp_compliance.control.sql_instance_postgresql_log_min_messages_database_flag_error - Prowler Check:
cloudsql_instance_postgres_log_min_messages_flag
Last reviewed: 2026-10-10