Check: SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000350
Network Device Management SRG:
SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000350
(in version v4 r3)
Title
The network device must be configured to send log data to at least two central log servers for the purpose of forwarding alerts to the administrators and the information system security officer (ISSO). (Cat I impact)
Discussion
The aggregation of log data kept on a syslog server can be used to detect attacks and trigger an alert to the appropriate security personnel. The stored log data can used to detect weaknesses in security that enable the network IA team to find and address these weaknesses before breaches can occur. Reviewing these logs, whether before or after a security breach, are important in showing whether someone is an internal employee or an outside threat.
Check Content
Verify that the network device is configured to send log data to at least two central log servers. If the network device is not configured to send log data to at least two central log servers, this is a finding.
Fix Text
Configure the network device to send log data to at least two central log servers.
Additional Identifiers
Rule ID: SV-213467r916114_rule
Vulnerability ID: V-213467
Group Title: SRG-APP-000516
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 |