| name | cis-ubuntu2004-v300-6-3-1-1 |
| description | Ensure auditd packages are installed |
| category | cis-logging |
| version | 3.0.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-20.04","auditing","auditd"] |
| cis_id | 6.3.1.1 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS Benchmark v3.0.0 |
| tech_stack | ["ubuntu","linux"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
6.3.1.1 Ensure auditd packages are installed (Automated)
Profile
- Level 2 - Server
- Level 2 - Workstation
Description
auditd is the userspace component to the Linux Auditing System. It's responsible for writing audit records to the disk
Rationale
The capturing of system events provides system administrators with information to allow them to determine if unauthorized access to their system is occurring.
Audit Procedure
Command Line
Run the following command and verify auditd is installed:
auditd is installed
Run the following command to verify audispd-plugins is installed:
audispd-plugins is installed
Expected Result
Both auditd and audispd-plugins should report as installed.
Remediation
Command Line
Run the following command to Install auditd and audispd-plugins:
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: AU-2, AU-3, AU-12, SI-5
- STIG ID: UBTU-20-010182 | RULE ID: SV-238298r958506 | CAT II
- STIG ID: UBTU-22-653015 | RULE ID: SV-260591r1015023 | CAT II
CIS Controls
| Controls Version | Control | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
|---|
| v8 | 8.5 Collect Detailed Audit Logs | | X | X |
| v7 | 6.2 Activate audit logging | X | X | X |
MITRE ATT&CK Mappings: T1562, T1562.001 / TA0005 / M1018