Check: CACT-AG-000014
ForeScout CounterACT ALG STIG:
CACT-AG-000014
(in versions v1 r2 through v1 r1)
Title
CounterACT must off-load audit records onto a centralized log server in real time. (Cat II impact)
Discussion
Off-loading ensures audit information does not get overwritten if the limited audit storage capacity is reached and also protects the audit record in case the system/component being audited is compromised. Off-loading is a common process in information systems with limited audit storage capacity. The audit storage on the ALG is used only in a transitory fashion until the system can communicate with the centralized log server designated for storing the audit records, at which point the information is transferred. However, DoD requires that the log be transferred in real time which indicates that the time from event detection to off-loading is seconds or less. This does not apply to audit logs generated on behalf of the device itself (management).
Check Content
Verify CounterACT off-loads audit records onto a centralized log server in real time. 1. Connect to CounterACT’s Admin Console and log in. 2. Go to Tools >> Options >> Plugins >> Syslog. 3. Verify a Syslog server is configured in the "Send To" tab. 4. On the Events Filtering Tab, Verify all radio buttons associated with NAC Events, Threat Protection, System Logs, User Operations, and Operating systems messages are selected. If CounterACT does not off-load onto a centralized log server in real time, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure CounterACT to off-load onto a centralized log server in real time. 1. Connect to CounterACT’s Admin Console and log in. 2. Go to Tools >> Options >> Plugins >> Syslog. 3. Ensure a Syslog server is configured in the "Send To" tab. 4. On the Events Filtering Tab, ensure all radio buttons associated with NAC Events, Threat Protection, System Logs, User Operations, and Operating systems messages are selected.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-90877r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-76189
Group Title: SRG-NET-000511-ALG-000051
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001851 |
The information system off-loads audit records per organization-defined frequency onto a different system or media than the system being audited. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AU-4 (1) |
Transfer To Alternate Storage |