The network device must audit the execution of privileged functions.

Overview

Finding ID	Version	Rule ID	IA Controls	Severity
V-55067	SRG-APP-000343-NDM-000289	SV-69313r1_rule		Medium

Description
Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally by authorized users, or by unauthorized external entities that have compromised information system accounts, is a serious and ongoing concern and can have significant adverse impacts on organizations. Auditing the use of privileged functions is one way to detect such misuse and identify the risk from insider threats and the advanced persistent threat.

Description

Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally by authorized users, or by unauthorized external entities that have compromised information system accounts, is a serious and ongoing concern and can have significant adverse impacts on organizations. Auditing the use of privileged functions is one way to detect such misuse and identify the risk from insider threats and the advanced persistent threat.

STIG	Date
Network Device Management Security Requirements Guide	2019-12-19

Details

Check Text ( C-55689r1_chk )
Determine if the network device audits the execution of privileged functions. This requirement may be verified by demonstration, configuration review, or validated test results. If the network device does not audit the execution of privileged functions, this is a finding.

Fix Text (F-59933r1_fix)
Configure the network device to audit the execution of privileged functions.