AU-12 (03)—Audit Record Generation | Changes by Authorized Individuals
High
>Control Description
Provide and implement the capability for ⚙organization-defined individuals or roles to change the logging to be performed on ⚙organization-defined system components based on ⚙organization-defined selectable event criteria within ⚙organization-defined time thresholds.
>FedRAMP Baseline Requirements
No FedRAMP-specific parameter values or requirements for this baseline.
>Discussion
Permitting authorized individuals to make changes to system logging enables organizations to extend or limit logging as necessary to meet organizational requirements. Logging that is limited to conserve system resources may be extended (either temporarily or permanently) to address certain threat situations. In addition, logging may be limited to a specific set of event types to facilitate audit reduction, analysis, and reporting.
Organizations can establish time thresholds in which logging actions are changed (e.g., near real-time, within minutes, or within hours).
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-12(3) (Changes By Authorized Individuals)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-12(3)?
- •How frequently is the AU-12(3) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-12(3)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-12(3) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-12(3)?
- •How is AU-12(3) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-12(3) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-12(3)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-12(3) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-12(3) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-12(3) compliance?
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