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CounterACT must off-load audit records onto a centralized log server.

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. This does not apply to audit logs generated on behalf of the device itself (management).</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-90631r1_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Configure CounterACT to off-load audit records onto a centralized log server. 

1. Connect to CounterACT’s Admin Console and log in.
2. Go to Tools >> Options >> Plugins >> Syslog.
3. Ensure a Syslog server is configured in the "Send To" tab.
4. On the Events Filtering Tab, ensure all radio buttons associated with NAC Events, Threat Protection, System Logs, User Operations, and Operating System messages are selected.