AU-7 (01)—Audit Record Reduction and Report Generation | Automatic Processing
Moderate
High
>Control Description
Provide and implement the capability to process, sort, and search audit records for events of interest based on the following content: ⚙organization-defined fields within audit records.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
Events of interest can be identified by the content of audit records, including system resources involved, information objects accessed, identities of individuals, event types, event locations, event dates and times, Internet Protocol addresses involved, or event success or failure. Organizations may define event criteria to any degree of granularity required, such as locations selectable by a general networking location or by specific system component.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-7(1) (Automatic Processing)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-7(1)?
- •How frequently is the AU-7(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-7(1)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-7(1) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-7(1)?
- •How is AU-7(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-7(1) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-7(1)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-7(1) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-7(1) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-7(1) compliance?
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