| name | AU-14(3)_remote-viewing-and-listening |
| description | Provide and implement the capability for authorized users to remotely view and hear content related to an established user session in real time. |
| category | information-gathering |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","au-14-3","au","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-778"] |
| chains_with | ["AC-17"] |
| prerequisites | ["AU-14"] |
| severity_boost | {"AC-17":"Chain with AC-17 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
AU-14(3) Remote Viewing and Listening
Enhancement of: AU-14
High-Level Description
Family: Audit and Accountability (AU)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
None.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for AU-14(3) implementation details. Verify the organization has documented how this control is satisfied.
Step 2: Validate Implementation
# For cloud environments, use cloud-audit-mcp tools
# For on-premises, review system configurations directly
# Example: Check if account management policies exist
grep -r "account.management\|access.control" /etc/security/ 2>/dev/null
Step 3: Test Operating Effectiveness
Verify the control is actively functioning, not just documented. Check logs, configurations, and operational evidence.
Tools
| Tool | Purpose | Usage |
|---|
| cloud-audit-mcp | Check logging configuration | cloud_audit_logging |
| AWS CLI | Review CloudTrail/CloudWatch | aws cloudtrail describe-trails |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Provide and implement the capability for authorized users to remotely view and hear content related to an established user session in real time.
Implementation Guidance
None.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| AU-14(3) Remote Viewing and Listening not implemented | Medium | Audit and Accountability |
| AU-14(3) partially implemented | Low | Incomplete Audit and Accountability |
