Manage auditing and security logID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:40202 | Date: (C)2017-04-25 (M)2023-05-09 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
This policy setting determines which users can change the auditing options for files and directories and clear the Security log.
When configuring a user right in the SCM enter a comma delimited list of accounts. Accounts can be either local or located in Active Directory, they can be groups, users, or computers.
Vulnerability:
The ability to manage the Security event log is a powerful user right and it should be closely guarded. Anyone with this user right can clear the Security log to erase important evidence of unauthorized activity.
Counter Measure:
Ensure that only the local Administrators group has the Manage auditing and security log user right.
Potential Impact:
None. This is the default configuration.
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\Local Policies\User Rights Assignment\Manage auditing and security log
(2) REG: NO INFO
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |