AOS must be configured to send log data to at least two central log servers for the purpose of forwarding alerts to the administrators and the information system security officer (ISSO).
Severity | Group ID | Group Title | Version | Rule ID | Date | STIG Version |
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high | V-266977 | SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000350 | ARBA-ND-000350 | SV-266977r1039952_rule | 2024-10-29 | 1 |
Description |
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The aggregation of log data kept on a syslog server can be used to detect attacks and trigger an alert to the appropriate security personnel. The stored log data can be used to detect weaknesses in security that enable the network Information Assurance team to find and address these weaknesses before breaches can occur. Reviewing these logs, whether before or after a security breach, is important to learn whether someone is an internal employee or an outside threat. Satisfies: SRG-APP-000516-NDM-000350, SRG-APP-000223-NDM-000269 |
ℹ️ Check |
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Verify the AOS configuration with the following command: show logging server If at least two central log servers are not configured, this is a finding. |
✔️ Fix |
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Configure AOS with the following commands: For two or more central syslog servers: configure terminal logging <IPv4 or IPv6 address> write memory |