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The System event log must be configured to a minimum size requirement.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-26582 | WINAU-100103 | SV-36024r2_rule | ECRR-1 | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly. This may prevent audit events from being recorded properly and require frequent attention by administrative personnel. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Windows 7 Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2015-06-24 |
Details
| Check Text ( None ) |
|---|
| None |
| Fix Text (F-63799r1_fix) |
|---|
| If the system is configured to send audit records directly to an audit server, this is NA. This must be documented with the ISSO. Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Event Log Service -> System -> "Maximum Log Size (KB)" to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "32768" or greater. |