cis-ubuntu1604-v200-4-2-1-2

name	cis-ubuntu1604-v200-4-2-1-2
description	Ensure rsyslog Service is enabled
category	cis-logging
version	2.0.0
author	cyberstrike-official
tags	["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-16.04","logging","rsyslog"]
cis_id	4.2.1.2
cis_benchmark	CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0
tech_stack	["ubuntu","linux"]
cwe_ids	[]
chains_with	[]
prerequisites	[]
severity_boost	{}

CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0 - Control 4.2.1.2

Profile

• Level: 1 - Server
• Level: 1 - Workstation
• Assessment Status: Automated

Description

Once the rsyslog package is installed it needs to be activated.

Rationale

If the rsyslog service is not activated the system may default to the syslogd service or lack logging instead.

Impact

None.

Audit Procedure

Run one of the following commands to verify rsyslog is enabled:

Command Line

systemctl is-enabled rsyslog

Expected Result

Verify result is enabled.

Remediation

Run the following commands to enable rsyslog:

Command Line

systemctl --now enable rsyslog

Additional Information

Additional methods of enabling a service exist. Consult your distribution documentation for appropriate methods.

Default Value

rsyslog is enabled by default on Ubuntu 16.04.

References

None.

CIS Controls

Controls Version	Control	IG 1	IG 2	IG 3
v7	6.2 Activate audit logging Ensure that local logging has been enabled on all systems and networking devices.
v7	6.3 Enable Detailed Logging Enable system logging to include detailed information such as an event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements.