CounterACT must sent audit logs to a centralized audit server (i.e., syslog server).

From ForeScout CounterACT NDM Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001851

SV-90925r1_rule CounterACT must sent audit logs to a centralized audit server (i.e., syslog server).

Vulnerability discussion

Information stored in one location is vulnerable to accidental or incidental deletion or alteration.Off-loading is a common process in information systems with limited audit storage capacity.

Check content

Check the CounterACT configuration to determine if the device off-loads audit records onto a different system or media than the system being audited. 1. From the console, select Tools >> Options >> Plugins >> Syslog. 2. Verify the Syslog Plugin is running (on all CounterACT appliances). 3. Open the Plugin, selecting the appliance configuration for review. 4. Verify the "Send To" tab has an available log server properly configured. 5. Verify the Events Filtering includes ALL events, except the "Include only messages generated by the 'Send Message to Syslog' Action". This item should remain unchecked. If the device does not off-load audit records onto a different system or media, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the network device to off-load audit records onto a different system or media than the system being audited. 1. From the console, select Tools >> Options >> Plugins >> Syslog. 2. Verify the Syslog Plugin is running (on all CounterACT appliances). If it is not, start the plugin in each appliance. 3. Open the Plugin, selecting the appliance configuration for review. 4. From the "Send To" tab, configure a Syslog server for Log export. (Refer to the CounterACT admin guide for additional references on proper configuration.) 5. Ensure the Events Filtering includes ALL events, except the "Include only messages generated by the 'Send Message to Syslog' Action". This item should remain unchecked.

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