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-230943r615886_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.