The Central Log Server must produce audit records containing information to establish when (date and time) the events occurred.
Overview
Finding ID
Version
Rule ID
IA Controls
Severity
V-221909
SRG-APP-000096-AU-000690
SV-221909r960894_rule
Low
Description
Without establishing when events occurred, it is impossible to establish, correlate, and investigate the events relating to an incident.
In order to compile an accurate risk assessment, and provide forensic analysis, it is essential for security personnel to know when events occurred (date and time).
Associating event types with detected events in the application and audit logs provides a means of investigating an attack; recognizing resource utilization or capacity thresholds; or identifying an improperly configured application.