Audit records must be backed up onto a different system or media than the system being audited.

From Windows Server 2012/2012 R2 Domain Controller Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001851

SV-51566r2_rule Audit records must be backed up onto a different system or media than the system being audited.

Vulnerability discussion

Protection of log data includes assuring the log data is not accidentally lost or deleted. Audit information stored in one location is vulnerable to accidental or incidental deletion or alteration.

Check content

Determine if a process to back up log data to a different system or media than the system being audited has been implemented. If it has not, this is a finding.

Fix text

Establish and implement a process for backing up log data to another system or media other than the system being audited.

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