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AU-16(1)Cross-organizational Audit Logging | Identity Preservation

IL5
IL6

>Control Description

Preserve the identity of individuals in cross-organizational audit trails.

>DoD Impact Level Requirements

No specific parameter values or requirements for this impact level.

>Discussion

Identity preservation is applied when there is a need to be able to trace actions that are performed across organizational boundaries to a specific individual.

>Related Controls

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-16(1) (Identity Preservation)?
  • Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-16(1)?
  • How frequently is the AU-16(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
  • What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-16(1)?

Technical Implementation:

  • Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-16(1) requirements.
  • What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-16(1)?
  • How is AU-16(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
  • What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-16(1) requirements?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-16(1)?
  • What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-16(1) compliance?
  • Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-16(1) effectiveness?
  • What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-16(1) compliance?

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