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Network device logs must be timestamped.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-25890 | NET1288 | SV-32503r2_rule | ECSC-1 ECTB-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| Device 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 | 2017-03-02 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-32808r4_chk ) |
|---|
| Review the device configuration to validate timestamps are configured for logging. If timestamps are not configured for logging purposes, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-28925r3_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the network device to include timestamps on all device logs. |