Exchange Message Tracking Logging must be enabled.

From MS Exchange 2013 Mailbox Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000133

SV-84579r2_rule Exchange Message Tracking Logging must be enabled.

Vulnerability discussion

A message tracking log provides a detailed log of all message activity as messages are transferred to and from a computer running Exchange.If events are not recorded, it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

Check content

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Get-TransportService | Select Name, Identity, MessageTrackingLogEnabled If the value of MessageTrackingLogEnabled is not set to “True”, this is a finding.

Fix text

Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command: Set-TransportService -Identity <'IdentityName'> - MessageTrackingLogEnabled $True Note: The value must be in quotes.

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