Check: CACT-NM-000010
ForeScout CounterACT NDM STIG:
CACT-NM-000010
(in version v1 r1)
Title
CounterACT must generate audit log events for a locally developed list of auditable events. (Cat III impact)
Discussion
Auditing and logging are key components of any security architecture. Logging the actions of specific events provides a means to investigate an attack, recognize resource utilization or capacity thresholds, or identify an improperly configured network device. If auditing is not comprehensive, it will not be useful for intrusion monitoring, security investigations, and forensic analysis.
Check Content
Determine if CounterACT generates audit log events for a locally developed list of auditable events. 1. Open the CounterACT Console. 2. Select Tools >> Options >> Plugin. 3. Select the Syslog Plugin. 4. Select CounterACT or the Enterprise Manager appliance you would like to verify. 5. Verify additional settings for audit are available by ensuring that either one of these options is selected: "Include only messages generated by the 'send message to syslog action'" or "include NAC policy logs". If CounterACT is not configured to generate audit log events for a locally developed list of auditable events, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure CounterACT to generate audit log events for a locally developed list of auditable events. 1. Open the CounterACT Console. 2. Select Tools >> Options >> Plugin. 3. Select the Syslog Plugin. 4. Select CounterACT or the Enterprise Manager appliance you would like to verify. 5. Ensure additional settings for audit are available by ensuring that either one of these options is selected: "Include only messages generated by the 'send message to syslog action'" or "include NAC policy logs".
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-90895r1_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-76207
Group Title: SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000334
Expert Comments
CCIs
Number | Definition |
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CCI-000366 |
The organization implements the security configuration settings. |
Controls
Number | Title |
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CM-6 |
Configuration Settings |