The application must be configured to write application logs to a centralized log repository.

From Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guide

Associated with: CCI-001851

SV-84069r1_rule The application must be configured to write application logs to a centralized log repository.

Vulnerability discussion

Information stored in one location is vulnerable to accidental or incidental deletion or alteration. In addition, attackers often manipulate logs to hide or obfuscate their activity.Off-loading is a common process in information systems with limited audit storage capacity or when trying to assure log availability and integrity.This requirement is meant to address space limitations and integrity issues that can be encountered when storing logs on the local server.The goal of the requirement being to offload application logs to a separate server as quickly and efficiently as possible so as to mitigate these risks.

Check content

Review application documentation and interview application administrator. Evaluate application log management processes and determine if the system is configured to utilize a centralized log management system for the hosting and management of application audit logs. If the system is not configured to write the application logs to the centralized log management repository in an expeditious manner, this is a finding.

Fix text

Configure the application to utilize a centralized log repository and ensure the logs are off-loaded from the application system as quickly as possible.

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