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The Security event log must be configured to a minimum size requirement.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN12-CC-000085 | WN12-CC-000085 | WN12-CC-000085_rule | Medium |
| Description |
|---|
| Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly and require frequent clearing by administrative personnel. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Member Server Security Technical Implementation Guide | 2013-07-25 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-WN12-CC-000085_chk ) |
|---|
| If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured to at least the value specified, this is a finding. Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security Value Name: MaxSize Type: REG_DWORD Value: 196608 If the system is configured to write events directly to an audit server, this is NA. |
| Fix Text (F-WN12-CC-000085_fix) |
|---|
| Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> Windows Components -> Event Log Service -> Security -> "Specify the maximum log size (KB)" to at minimum "Enabled:196608". |