Title

Forescout must generate log records for privileged activities or other system-level access. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

Without generating log records that are specific to the security and mission needs of the organization, it would be difficult to establish, correlate, and investigate the events relating to an incident or identify those responsible for one. Log records can be generated from various components within the network device (e.g., module or policy filter).

Check Content

Verify the syslog trigger is configured. 1. Log on to Forescout Administrator UI with admin or operator credentials. 2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> Modules >> Syslog >> Syslog Triggers. 3. Under User Operations, verify "Include user operations" is checked. If Forescout does not generate log records when for privileged activities or other system-level access, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the syslog trigger. 1. Log on to Forescout Administrator UI with admin or operator credentials. 2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> Modules >> Syslog >> Syslog Triggers. 3. Under User Operations, check "Include user operations".

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-230940r615886_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-230940

Group Title: SRG-APP-000504-NDM-000321

Expert Comments

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