The Central Log Server must be configured to off-load log records onto a different system or media than the system being audited.

From Central Log Server Security Requirements Guide

Associated with: CCI-001851

SV-95859r1_rule The Central Log Server must be configured to off-load log records onto a different system or media than the system being audited.

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. Although this may be part of the operating system function, for the enterprise events management system, this is most often a function managed through the application since it is a critical function and requires the use of a large amount of external storage.

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Note: This is not applicable (NA) if an external application or operating system manages this function. Examine the configuration. Verify the system is configured to off-load log records onto a different system or media than the system being audited. If the Central Log Server is not configured to off-load log records onto a different system or media than the system being audited, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the Central Log Server to off-load log records onto a different system or media than the system being audited.

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