Exchange message tracking logging must be enabled.
An XCCDF Rule
Description
<VulnDiscussion>A message tracking log provides a detailed log of all message activity as messages are transferred to and from a computer running Exchange. If events are not recorded, it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>
- ID
- SV-259657r942285_rule
- Severity
- Medium
- References
- Updated
Remediation - Manual Procedure
Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:
Set-TransportService <IdentityName> -MessageTrackingLogEnabled $true
Note: The <IdentityName> value must be in quotes.