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Crunchy Data PostgreSQL Security Technical Implementation Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • PostgreSQL must generate audit records when categorized information (e.g., classification levels/security levels) is accessed.

    Changes in categories of information must be tracked. Without an audit trail, unauthorized access to protected data could go undetected. For detailed information on categorizing information, refer...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000492-DB-000333

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  • PostgreSQL must generate audit records when unsuccessful attempts to delete privileges/permissions occur.

    Failed attempts to change the permissions, privileges, and roles granted to users and roles must be tracked. Without an audit trail, unauthorized attempts to elevate or restrict privileges could go...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000503-DB-000351

    Group
  • PostgreSQL must generate audit records when unsuccessful logons or connection attempts occur.

    For completeness of forensic analysis, it is necessary to track failed attempts to log on to PostgreSQL. While positive identification may not be possible in a case of failed authentication, as muc...
    Rule Medium Severity

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