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APSC-DV-000520 The application must audit the execution of privileged functions.

DISA STIG library V6R5
All changes in this version
first version loaded CAT II

Maps to AC-6(9) via CCI-002234

Title

The application must audit the execution of privileged functions.

Control

Log on to the application as an administrative user. Identify functionality within the application that requires utilizing the admin role. Monitor application logs while performing privileged functions within the application. Perform administrative types of tasks such as adding or modifying user accounts, modifying application configuration, or managing encryption keys. Review logs for entries that indicate the administrative actions performed were logged. Ensure the specific action taken, date and time or event is recorded. If the execution of privileged functionality is not logged, this is a finding.

Discussion

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.

Related controls

CCI-002234

Fix

Configure the application to write log entries when privileged functions are executed. At a minimum, ensure the specific action taken, date and time of event are recorded.