Check: CISR-ND-000030
Cisco ISR 4000 Series NDM STIG:
CISR-ND-000030
(in version v1 r1)
Title
The Cisco ISR 4000 Series router must produce audit log records containing information to establish the source of events. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
In order to compile an accurate risk assessment and provide forensic analysis, it is essential for security personnel to know the source of the event. The source may be a component, module, or process within the device or an external session, administrator, or device. Associating information about where the source of the event occurred provides a means of investigating an attack; recognizing resource utilization or capacity thresholds; or identifying an improperly configured device.
Check Content
Verify that logging is properly configured on the Cisco ISR 4000 Series router. The configuration will look similar to the example below: archive log config logging enable logging size 1000 notify syslog contenttype plaintext hidekeys If logging is not configured to produce log records containing information to establish the source of events, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Enter the following commands to enable auditing. The configuration will look similar to the example below: archive log config logging enable logging size 1000 notify syslog contenttype plaintext hidekeys
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID:
Vulnerability ID: V-73995
Group Title:
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000133 |
The information system generates audit records containing information that establishes the source of the event. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AU-3 |
Content Of Audit Records |