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Audit trail data must be retained for at least one year.


Overview

Finding ID Version Rule ID IA Controls Severity
V-61409 O121-BP-021100 SV-75899r1_rule Medium
Description
Without preservation, a complete discovery of an attack or suspicious activity may not be determined. DBMS audit data also contributes to the complete investigation of unauthorized activity and needs to be included in audit retention plans and procedures.
STIG Date
Oracle Database 12c Security Technical Implementation Guide 2019-09-26

Details

Check Text ( C-62299r2_chk )
Review and verify the implementation of an audit trail retention policy.

Verify that audit data is maintained for a minimum of one year.

If audit data is not maintained for a minimum of one year, this is a finding.
Fix Text (F-67325r1_fix)
Develop, document and implement an audit retention policy and procedures.

It is recommended that the most recent thirty days of audit logs remain available online.

After thirty days, the audit logs may be maintained off-line.

Online maintenance provides for a more timely capability and inclination to investigate suspicious activity.