AU-6(7)—Audit Record Review, Analysis, and Reporting | Permitted Actions
IL4 High
IL5
IL6
>Control Description
Specify the permitted actions for each [Selection (one or more): system process; role; user] associated with the review, analysis, and reporting of audit record information.
>DoD Impact Level Requirements
FedRAMP Parameter Values
AU-6 (7) [information system process; role; user]
>Discussion
Organizations specify permitted actions for system processes, roles, and users associated with the review, analysis, and reporting of audit records through system account management activities. Specifying permitted actions on audit record information is a way to enforce the principle of least privilege. Permitted actions are enforced by the system and include read, write, execute, append, and delete.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-6(7) (Permitted Actions)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-6(7)?
- •How frequently is the AU-6(7) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-6(7)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-6(7) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-6(7)?
- •How is AU-6(7) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-6(7) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-6(7)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-6(7) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-6(7) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-6(7) compliance?
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