| name | cis-ubuntu1604-v200-4-1-1-2 |
| description | Ensure auditd service is enabled |
| category | cis-logging |
| version | 2.0.0 |
| author | cyberstrike-official |
| tags | ["cis","ubuntu","linux","ubuntu-16.04","auditd","logging"] |
| cis_id | 4.1.1.2 |
| 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 4.1.1.2
Profile
- Level: 2 - Server
- Level: 2 - Workstation
- Assessment Status: Automated
Description
Enable and start 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.
Impact
None.
Audit Procedure
Command Line
Run the following command to verify auditd is enabled:
systemctl is-enabled auditd
Expected Result
Verify result is "enabled".
Remediation
Command Line
Run the following command to enable auditd:
systemctl --now enable auditd
Default Value
auditd is not enabled by default.
References
- CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0 - Section 4.1.1.2
CIS Controls
| Controls Version | Control |
|---|
| 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. |