| name | cis-ubuntu2004-v300-6-2-2-1-1 |
| description | Ensure systemd-journal-remote is installed |
| category | cis-logging |
| version | 3.0.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-20.04","journald"] |
| cis_id | 6.2.2.1.1 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS Benchmark v3.0.0 |
| tech_stack | ["ubuntu","linux"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
6.2.2.1.1 Ensure systemd-journal-remote is installed (Automated)
Profile
- Level 1 - Server
- Level 1 - Workstation
Description
Journald systemd-journal-remote supports the ability to send log events it gathers to a remote log host or to receive messages from remote hosts, thus enabling centralized log management.
Rationale
Storing log data on a remote host protects log integrity from local attacks. If an attacker gains root access on the local system, they could tamper with or remove log data that is stored on the local system.
Note: This recommendation only applies if journald is the chosen method for client side logging. Do not apply this recommendation if rsyslog is used.
Audit Procedure
Command Line
- IF -
journald will be used for logging on the system:
Run the following command to verify systemd-journal-remote is installed.
Expected Result
systemd-journal-remote is installed
Remediation
Command Line
Run the following command to install systemd-journal-remote:
Default Value
Not installed by default.
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: AU-2, AU-7 AU-12
CIS Controls
| Controls Version | Control | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
|---|
| v8 | 8.2 Collect Audit Logs | | | |
| v7 | 6.2 Activate audit logging | | | |
| v7 | 6.3 Enable Detailed Logging | | | |
MITRE ATT&CK Mappings
| Techniques / Sub-techniques | Tactics | Mitigations |
|---|
| T1070, T1070.002, T1562, T1562.006 | TA0040 |