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AU-5 (01)Response to Audit Logging Process Failures | Storage Capacity Warning

High

>Control Description

Provide a warning to organization-defined personnel, roles, and/or locations within organization-defined time period when allocated audit log storage volume reaches organization-defined percentage of repository maximum audit log storage capacity.

>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements

No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.

>Discussion

Organizations may have multiple audit log storage repositories distributed across multiple system components with each repository having different storage volume capacities.

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-5(1) (Storage Capacity Warning)?
  • Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-5(1)?
  • How frequently is the AU-5(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
  • What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-5(1)?

Technical Implementation:

  • Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-5(1) requirements.
  • What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-5(1)?
  • How is AU-5(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
  • What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-5(1) requirements?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-5(1)?
  • What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-5(1) compliance?
  • Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-5(1) effectiveness?
  • What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-5(1) compliance?

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