| name | AU-6(4)_central-review-and-analysis |
| description | Provide and implement the capability to centrally review and analyze audit records from multiple components within the system. |
| category | information-gathering |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","au-6-4","au","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["aws","azure","gcp","linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | ["CWE-778"] |
| chains_with | ["AU-2","AU-12"] |
| prerequisites | ["AU-6"] |
| severity_boost | {"AU-2":"Chain with AU-2 for comprehensive security coverage","AU-12":"Chain with AU-12 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
AU-6(4) Central Review and Analysis
Enhancement of: AU-6
High-Level Description
Family: Audit and Accountability (AU)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Automated mechanisms for centralized reviews and analyses include Security Information and Event Management products.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for AU-6(4) 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 to centrally review and analyze audit records from multiple components within the system.
Implementation Guidance
Automated mechanisms for centralized reviews and analyses include Security Information and Event Management products.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| AU-6(4) Central Review and Analysis not implemented |
