| name | MA-4(1)_logging-and-review |
| description | Log [organization-defined] for nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions; |
| category | configuration |
| version | 5.2.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["nist","sp800-53","rev5","ma-4-1","ma","enhancement"] |
| tech_stack | ["linux","windows"] |
| cwe_ids | [] |
| chains_with | ["AU-6","AU-12"] |
| prerequisites | ["MA-4"] |
| severity_boost | {"AU-6":"Chain with AU-6 for comprehensive security coverage","AU-12":"Chain with AU-12 for comprehensive security coverage"} |
MA-4(1) Logging and Review
Enhancement of: MA-4
High-Level Description
Family: Maintenance (MA)
Framework: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
Audit logging for nonlocal maintenance is enforced by AU-2 . Audit events are defined in AU-2a.
What to Check
How to Test
Step 1: Review Documentation
Examine the System Security Plan (SSP) and related artifacts for MA-4(1) 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 |
|---|
| Manual Review | Documentation and interview-based | N/A |
Remediation Guide
Control Statement
Log [organization-defined] for nonlocal maintenance and diagnostic sessions; and
Review the audit records of the maintenance and diagnostic sessions to detect anomalous behavior.
Implementation Guidance
Audit logging for nonlocal maintenance is enforced by AU-2 . Audit events are defined in AU-2a.
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|
| MA-4(1) Logging and Review not implemented |
