Audit data must be retained for at least one year.

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with IA controls: ECRR-1

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-51563r1_rule Audit data must be retained for at least one year.

Vulnerability discussion

Audit records are essential for investigating system activity after the fact. Retention periods for audit data are determined based on the sensitivity of the data handled by the system.

Check content

Determine whether audit data is retained for at least one year. If the audit data is not retained for at least a year, this is a finding.

Fix text

Ensure the audit data is retained for at least a year.

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