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Splunk Enterprise must be configured to protect the log data stored in the indexes from alteration.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

Without non-repudiation, it is impossible to positively attribute an action to an individual (or process acting on behalf of an individual). The records stored by Splunk Enterprise must be protected against alteration. A hash is one way of performing this function. The server must not allow the removal of identifiers or date/time, or it must severely restrict the ability to do so.

ID
SV-221613r960864_rule
Version
SPLK-CL-000160
Severity
Medium
References
Updated

Remediation Templates

A Manual Procedure

If the server does not store index data, this fix is N/A.

Edit the following file in the installation folder:

$SPLUNK_HOME/etc/system/local/indexes.conf