| name | cis-ubuntu2004-v300-6-3-1-2 |
| description | Ensure auditd service is enabled and active |
| category | cis-logging |
| version | 3.0.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-20.04","auditing","auditd"] |
| cis_id | 6.3.1.2 |
| cis_benchmark | CIS Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS Benchmark v3.0.0 |
| tech_stack | ["ubuntu","linux"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | [] |
| prerequisites | [] |
| severity_boost | {} |
6.3.1.2 Ensure auditd service is enabled and active (Automated)
Profile
- Level 2 - Server
- Level 2 - Workstation
Description
Turn on the auditd daemon to record system events.
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 to verify auditd is enabled:
enabled
Verify result is "enabled".
Run the following command to verify auditd is active:
active
Verify result is "active".
Expected Result
auditd should be enabled and active.
Remediation
Command Line
Run the following commands to unmask, enable and start auditd:
References
- NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5: AU-2, 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 | 8.2 Collect Audit Logs | X | X | X |
| v7 | 6.2 Activate audit logging | X | X | X |
| v7 | 6.3 Enable Detailed Logging | | X | X |
MITRE ATT&CK Mappings: T1562, T1562.001 / TA0005 / M1028