The Central Log Server must automatically audit account disabling actions.
Overview
Finding ID
Version
Rule ID
IA Controls
Severity
V-221902
SRG-APP-000028-AU-000600
SV-221902r960783_rule
Medium
Description
When application accounts are disabled, user accessibility is affected. Once an attacker establishes access to an application, the attacker often attempts to disable authorized accounts to disrupt services or prevent the implementation of countermeasures. Auditing account disabling actions provides logging that can be used for forensic purposes.
To address access requirements, many application developers choose to integrate their applications with enterprise-level authentication/access/audit mechanisms meeting or exceeding access control policy requirements. Such integration allows the application developer to off-load those access control functions and focus on core application features and functionality.