AU-16(2)—Cross-organizational Audit Logging | Sharing of Audit Information
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Provide cross-organizational audit information to ⚙organization-defined organizations based on ⚙organization-defined cross-organizational sharing agreements.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.
>Discussion
Due to the distributed nature of the audit information, cross-organization sharing of audit information may be essential for effective analysis of the auditing being performed. For example, the audit records of one organization may not provide sufficient information to determine the appropriate or inappropriate use of organizational information resources by individuals in other organizations. In some instances, only individuals' home organizations have the appropriate knowledge to make such determinations, thus requiring the sharing of audit information among organizations.
>Related Controls
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-16(2) (Sharing Of Audit Information)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-16(2)?
- •How frequently is the AU-16(2) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-16(2)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-16(2) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-16(2)?
- •How is AU-16(2) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-16(2) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-16(2)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-16(2) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-16(2) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-16(2) compliance?
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