CCI-001496

Implementation Guidance

Determine if cryptographic mechanisms to protect the integrity of audit information and audit tools are implemented.

Validation Procedures

Examine: [SELECT FROM: Audit and accountability policy; system security plan; privacy plan; access control policy and procedures; procedures addressing protection of audit information; system design documentation; system hardware settings; system configuration settings and associated documentation; system audit records; other relevant documents or records]. Interview: [SELECT FROM: Organizational personnel with audit and accountability responsibilities; organizational personnel with information security and privacy responsibilities; system/network administrators; system developers]. Test: [SELECT FROM: Cryptographic mechanisms protecting the integrity of audit information and tools].