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The Forescout must configure a remote syslog where audit records are stored on a centralized logging target that is different from the system being audited.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Information stored in one location is vulnerable to accidental or incidental deletion or alteration. Off-loading is a common process in information systems with limited audit storage capacity.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-230943r961860_rule
Severity
Low
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Configure the syslog.

1. Log on to Forescout Administrator UI with admin or operator credentials.
2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> Modules >> Syslog >> Send Events To.
3. Click "Add".
4. Enter the IP address of the site's centralized syslog.