Forescout must generate log records for a locally developed list of auditable events.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-230955	FORE-NM-000280	SV-230955r615886_rule		Medium

Description
Auditing and logging are key components of any security architecture. Logging the actions of specific events provides a means to investigate an attack; to recognize resource utilization or capacity thresholds; or to identify an improperly configured network device. If auditing is not comprehensive, it will not be useful for intrusion monitoring, security investigations, and forensic analysis.

STIG	Date
Forescout Network Device Management Security Technical Implementation Guide	2020-12-11

Details

Check Text ( C-33885r603704_chk )

Verify the syslog triggers are configured in accordance with SSP requirements. 1. Log on to Forescout Administrator UI with admin or operator credentials. 2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> Modules >> Syslog >> Syslog Triggers. 3. Ensure the proper NAC events and System Logs and Events are selected in compliance with the SSP. If Forescout does not generate log records for a locally developed list of auditable events, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-33858r603705_fix)
Configure Forescout auditing messages to ensure auditing is comprehensible for monitoring and analysis. 1. Log on to Forescout Administrator UI with admin or operator credentials. 2. From the menu, select Tools >> Options >> Modules >> Syslog >> Syslog Triggers. 3. Ensure the proper NAC events and System Logs and Events are selected.