STIGQter: STIG Summary: Application Security and Development Security Technical Implementation Guide Version: 5 Release: 1 Benchmark Date: 23 Oct 2020:

The application must off-load audit records onto a different system or media than the system being audited.

DISA Rule

SV-222481r508029_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-222481

Group Title

SRG-APP-000358

Rule Version

APSC-DV-001070

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001851 - The information system off-loads audit records per organization-defined frequency onto a different system or media than the system being audited.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the application to off-load audit records onto a different system as per approved schedule.

Check Contents

Review application documentation and interview application administrator. Identify log functionality and locations of log files. Obtain risk acceptance documentation and task scheduling information.

If the application is configured to utilize a centralized logging solution, this requirement is not applicable.

Evaluate log management processes and determine if there are automated tasks that move the logs off of the system hosting the application.

Verify automated tasks are performed on an ISSO approved schedule (hourly, daily etc.). Automation can be via scripting, log management oriented tools or other automated means.

Review risk acceptance documentation for not utilizing a centralized logging solution.

If the logs are not automatically moved off the system as per approved schedule, or if there is no formal risk acceptance documentation, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-222481

Documentable

False

Rule Version

APSC-DV-001070

Severity Override Guidance

Review application documentation and interview application administrator. Identify log functionality and locations of log files. Obtain risk acceptance documentation and task scheduling information.

If the application is configured to utilize a centralized logging solution, this requirement is not applicable.

Evaluate log management processes and determine if there are automated tasks that move the logs off of the system hosting the application.

Verify automated tasks are performed on an ISSO approved schedule (hourly, daily etc.). Automation can be via scripting, log management oriented tools or other automated means.

Review risk acceptance documentation for not utilizing a centralized logging solution.

If the logs are not automatically moved off the system as per approved schedule, or if there is no formal risk acceptance documentation, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

4093

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