AU-5(2)—Response to Audit Logging Process Failures | Real-time Alerts
IL4 High
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Provide an alert within ⚙organization-defined real-time period to ⚙organization-defined personnel, roles, and/or locations when the following audit failure events occur: ⚙organization-defined audit logging failure events requiring real-time alerts.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
FedRAMP Parameter Values
AU-5 (2)-1 [real-time] AU-5 (2)-2 [service provider personnel with authority to address failed audit events] AU-5 (2)-3 [audit failure events requiring real-time alerts, as defined by organization audit policy].
>Discussion
Alerts provide organizations with urgent messages. Real-time alerts provide these messages at information technology speed (i.e., the time from event detection to alert occurs in seconds or less).
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-5(2) (Real-Time Alerts)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-5(2)?
- •How frequently is the AU-5(2) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-5(2)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-5(2) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-5(2)?
- •How is AU-5(2) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-5(2) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-5(2)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-5(2) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-5(2) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-5(2) compliance?
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