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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
V-26580 WN08-CC-000085 SV-48343r1_rule ECRR-1 Medium
Description
Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly and require frequent clearing by administrative personnel.
STIG Date
Windows 8 Security Technical Implementation Guide 2014-01-07

Details

Check Text ( C-45014r2_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
Subkey: \Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security\

Value Name: MaxSize

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 81920
Fix Text (F-41475r1_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:81920".