V-269586

Discussion

Integrating a central log server for managing audit records within the Xylok Security Suite enhances security monitoring, incident response, and compliance efforts. By providing centralized logging, real-time analysis, and automated alerting, a central log server allows Xylok to maintain a robust security posture and effectively respond to potential threats, ultimately contributing to the organization's overall security strategy. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000745, SRG-APP-000115, SRG-APP-000125, SRG-APP-000181, SRG-APP-000358, SRG-APP-000362, SRG-APP-000363, SRG-APP-000364, SRG-APP-000365, SRG-APP-000366, SRG-APP-000367, SRG-APP-000368, SRG-APP-000369, SRG-APP-000370, SRG-APP-000376, SRG-APP-000750, SRG-APP-000755, SRG-APP-000760, SRG-APP-000765, SRG-APP-000770, SRG-APP-000775, SRG-APP-000780, SRG-APP-000785, SRG-APP-000790, SRG-APP-000795, SRG-APP-000800, SRG-APP-000805, SRG-APP-000515

Check Content

Verify that journald sends logs to rsyslog:

    # grep ForwardToSyslog /etc/systemd/journald.conf
    ForwardToSyslog=yes

If ForwardToSyslog is commented out or not set to "yes," this is a finding.

Verify that rsyslog is set to receive journald logs:

    # grep '\(imuxsock\|imjournal\)' /etc/rsyslog.conf /etc/rsyslog.d/*
    module(load="imuxsock") # provides support for local system logging
    module(load="imjournal") # provides access to the systemd journal

If either module is not present or disabled, this is a finding.

    # grep '[[:space:]]@.*' /etc/rsyslog.conf /etc/rsyslog.d/*
    *.*   @@yoursiem:1234

If rsyslog is not configured to forward logs to a central SIEM server, this is a finding.