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The IAO/NSO will ensure the audit trail events are stamped with accurate date and time.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-25890 NET1288 SV-32503r1_rule ECSC-1 ECTB-1 Low
Description
The firewall logs can be used for forensic analysis in support of incident as well as to aid with normal traffic analysis. It can take numerous days to recover from a firewall outage when a proper backup scheme is not used.
STIG Date
Firewall Security Technical Implementation Guide 2013-10-08

Details

Check Text ( C-32808r1_chk )
Review the active log and verify the date and time of the records is correct.
Fix Text (F-28925r1_fix)
Ensure the firewall is receiving time from the same source as other network devices are, such as the perimeter router. Verify the NTP guidance is implemented correctly.