The network device must produce audit log records containing information to establish the source of events.

From Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide

Part of SRG-APP-000098-NDM-000228

Associated with: CCI-000133

SV-69375r1_rule The network device must produce audit log records containing information to establish the source of events.

Vulnerability discussion

In order to compile an accurate risk assessment and provide forensic analysis, it is essential for security personnel to know the source of the event. The source may be a component, module, or process within the device or an external session, administrator, or device.Associating information about where the source of the event occurred provides a means of investigating an attack; recognizing resource utilization or capacity thresholds; or identifying an improperly configured device.

Check content

Determine if the network device is configured to produce audit records containing information to establish the source (apparent cause) of the event. If the network device does not produce audit records containing information to establish the source of the event, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the network device to produce audit records containing information to establish the source of the event.

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