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Exchange Message Tracking Logging must be enabled.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-228362 EX16-MB-000090 SV-228362r879566_rule Medium
Description
A message tracking log provides a detailed log of all message activity as messages are transferred to and from a computer running Exchange. If events are not recorded, it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.
STIG Date
Microsoft Exchange 2016 Mailbox Server Security Technical Implementation Guide 2023-12-18

Details

Check Text ( C-30595r496882_chk )
Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Get-Transportservice | Select Name, MessageTrackingLogEnabled

If the value of MessageTrackingLogEnabled is not set to True, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-30580r496883_fix)
Open the Exchange Management Shell and enter the following command:

Set-Transportservice -MessageTrackingLogEnabled $true

Note: The value must be in quotes.