Title

The Central Log Server must initiate session auditing upon startup. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

If auditing is enabled late in the startup process, the actions of some start-up processes may not be audited. Some audit systems also maintain state information only available if auditing is enabled before a given process is created.

Check Content

Examine the configuration. Verify that the Central Log Server initiates session logging upon startup. If the Central Log Server is not configured to initiate session logging upon startup, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the Central Log Server to initiate session logging upon startup.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-221907r420065_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-221907

Group Title: SRG-APP-000092

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