Title

The Forescout must configure a remote syslog where audit records are stored on a centralized logging target that is different from the system being audited. (Cat III impact)

Discussion

Information stored in one location is vulnerable to accidental or incidental deletion or alteration. Off-loading is a common process in information systems with limited audit storage capacity.

Check Content

Verify the syslog. 1. Log on to Forescout Administrator UI with admin or operator credentials. 2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> Modules >> Syslog >> Send Events To. 3. Click the IP address of the site's centralized syslog server. 4. Verify "Use TLS" is checked. 5. Verify OCSP, Identity, Facility, and Severity, as required by the SSP, are configured. If the site's syslog server is not configured or if it is not configure to use TLS and OCSP, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the syslog. 1. Log on to Forescout Administrator UI with admin or operator credentials. 2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> Modules >> Syslog >> Send Events To. 3. Click "Add". 4. Enter the IP address of the site's centralized syslog. 5. Check "Use TLS". 6. Configure OCSP, Identity, Facility, and Severity as required by the SSP.

Additional Identifiers

Rule ID: SV-230943r615886_rule

Vulnerability ID: V-230943

Group Title: SRG-APP-000515-NDM-000325

Expert Comments

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