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Audit data must be retained for at least one year.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN12-AU-000201 | WN12-AU-000201 | WN12-AU-000201_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Audit records are essential for investigating system activity after the fact. Retention periods for audit data are determined based on the sensitivity of the data handled by the system. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN12-AU-000201_chk ) |
|---|
| Determine whether the organization has a policy that requires audit data to be retained for at least one year. If the data is not retained for this period, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-WN12-AU-000201_fix) |
|---|
| Establish a policy that will ensure the retention of audit data for at least one year. Ensure the audit retention policy is implemented. |