The Cisco IOS XE router must be configured to send log data to a syslog server for the purpose of forwarding alerts to the administrators and the ISSO.

From Cisco IOS XE Release 3 NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-88759r2_rule The Cisco IOS XE router must be configured to send log data to a syslog server for the purpose of forwarding alerts to the administrators and the ISSO.

Vulnerability discussion

Once an attacker establishes initial access to a system, the attacker often attempts to create a persistent method of reestablishing access. One way to accomplish this is for the attacker to simply create a new account. Notification of account creation is one method for mitigating this risk. A comprehensive account management process will ensure an audit trail which documents the creation of accounts and notifies administrators and Information System Security Officers (ISSOs). Such a process greatly reduces the risk that accounts will be surreptitiously created and provides logging that can be used for forensic purposes.

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Verify that the Cisco IOS XE router is configured to send logs to a syslog server. The configuration should look similar to the example below: Logging trap information logging host x.x.x.x If the router is not configured to send log data to the syslog server, this is a finding.

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Add the following commands to the router configuration to send log data to the syslog server: logging trap information logging host x.x.x.x

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