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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