Check: CACT-NM-000007
ForeScout CounterACT NDM STIG:
CACT-NM-000007
(in version v1 r1)
Title
CounterACT must record time stamps for audit records that can be mapped to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). (Cat II impact)
Discussion
If time stamps are not consistently applied and there is no common time reference, it is difficult to perform forensic analysis. Time stamps generated by the application include date and time. Time is expressed in UTC.
Check Content
Determine if CounterACT records time stamps for audit records that can be mapped to UTC. This requirement may be verified by demonstration or configuration review. Verify by connecting to the appliance via SSH using standard user/operator privilege. 1. After logon, type the following command at the prompt using the IP address of the configured NTP server: fstool ntp test <ip address> 2. Verify the date references accurate time and the time zone points to UTC next to the year. If CounterACT does not record time stamps for audit records that can be mapped to UTC, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure CounterACT to record time stamps for audit records that can be mapped to UTC. Note: Updating time preferences will force CounterACT into maintenance mode. Use a scheduled outage for planned maintenance and stop CounterACT service prior to adjusting time settings. 1. After logon, type the following command at the prompt using the IP address of the required NTP server: fstool ntp <ip address> 2. Ensure the date references accurate time and the time zone points to UTC next to the year.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-90927r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-76239
Group Title: SRG-APP-000374-NDM-000299
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-001890 |
The information system records time stamps for audit records that can be mapped to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) or Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). |
Controls
Number | Title |
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AU-8 |
Time Stamps |