AU-12(2)—Standardized Formats
>Control Description
Produce a system-wide (logical or physical) audit trail composed of audit records in a standardized format.
>Supplemental Guidance
Audit records that follow common standards promote interoperability and information exchange between devices and systems. Promoting interoperability and information exchange facilitates the production of event information that can be readily analyzed and correlated. If logging mechanisms do not conform to standardized formats, systems may convert individual audit records into standardized formats when compiling system-wide audit trails.
>Assessment Interview Topics
Questions assessors commonly ask
Process & Governance:
- •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-12(2) (Standardized Formats)?
- •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-12(2)?
- •How frequently is the AU-12(2) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
- •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-12(2)?
Technical Implementation:
- •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-12(2) requirements.
- •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-12(2)?
- •How is AU-12(2) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
- •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-12(2) requirements?
Evidence & Documentation:
- •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-12(2)?
- •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-12(2) compliance?
- •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-12(2) effectiveness?
- •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-12(2) compliance?
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