There is no local policy for reviewing audit logs.

From Windows 2008 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-000366

SV-29723r2_rule There is no local policy for reviewing audit logs.

Vulnerability discussion

To be of value, audit logs from servers and other critical systems will be reviewed on a daily basis to identify security breaches and potential weaknesses in the security structure. This can be done with the use of monitoring software or other utilities for this purpose.

Check content

The site will have a policy that requires servers and other critical systems be reviewed on a daily basis to identify possible security breaches and weakness. This can be accomplished with the use of monitoring software or other utilities for this purpose.

Fix text

Create a site policy that mandates review of audit logs.

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