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Central Log Server Security Requirements Guide

Rules, Groups, and Values defined within the XCCDF Benchmark

  • SRG-APP-000080

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  • The Central Log Server must be configured to protect the data sent from hosts and devices from being altered in a way that may prevent the attribution of an action to an individual (or process acting on behalf of an individual).

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Without non-repudiation, it is impossible to positively attribute an action to an individual (or process acting on behalf of ...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000086

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  • The Central Log Server must be configured to aggregate log records from organization-defined devices and hosts within its scope of coverage.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the application is not configured to collate records based on the time when the events occurred, the ability to perform fo...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000086

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  • Time stamps recorded on the log records in the Central Log Server must be configured to synchronize to within one second of the host server or, if NTP is configured directly in the log server, the NTP time source must be the same as the host and devices within its scope of coverage.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;If the application is not configured to collate records based on the time when the events occurred, the ability to perform fo...
    Rule Low Severity
  • SRG-APP-000086

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  • Where multiple log servers are installed in the enclave, each log server must be configured to aggregate log records to a central aggregation server or other consolidated events repository.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Log servers (e.g., syslog servers) are often used on network segments to consolidate from the devices and hosts on that netwo...
    Rule Medium Severity
  • SRG-APP-000089

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  • The Central Log Server must be configured to retain the DoD-defined attributes of the log records sent by the devices and hosts.

    &lt;VulnDiscussion&gt;Log records can be generated from various components within the application (e.g., process, module). Certain specific applica...
    Rule Medium Severity

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