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V-202130

CAT II (Medium)

The network device must generate log records for a locally developed list of auditable events

Rule ID

SV-202130r961863_rule

STIG

Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide

Version

V5R4

CCIs

CCI-000169, CCI-000366

Discussion

Auditing and logging are key components of any security architecture. Logging the actions of specific events provides a means to investigate an attack; to recognize resource utilization or capacity thresholds; or to identify an improperly configured network device. If auditing is not comprehensive, it will not be useful for intrusion monitoring, security investigations, and forensic analysis.

Check Content

Determine if the network device generates audit log events for a locally developed list of auditable events.

If the network device is not configured to generate audit log events for a locally developed list of auditable events, this is a finding.

Fix Text

Configure the network device to generate audit log events for a locally developed list of auditable events.