The application server must ensure remote sessions for accessing security functions and security-relevant information are logged.
Overview
Finding ID
Version
Rule ID
IA Controls
Severity
V-204711
SRG-APP-000016-AS-000013
SV-204711r960765_rule
Medium
Description
Logging must be utilized in order to track system activity, assist in diagnosing system issues, and provide evidence needed for forensic investigations post security incident.
Remote access by administrators requires that the admin activity be logged.
Application servers provide a web and command line-based remote management capability for managing the application server. Application servers must ensure that all actions related to administrative functionality such as application server configuration are logged.