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AU-6(1)—Automated Process Integration

MODERATE
HIGH

>Control Description

Integrate audit record review, analysis, and reporting processes using ⚙organization-defined automated mechanisms.

>Cross-Framework Mappings

SCF

MON-03.1
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>Programmatic Queries

Beta

Related Services

AWS CloudTrail
EventBridge
Lambda

CLI Commands

Create EventBridge rule to automatically trigger audit review Lambda functions
aws events put-rule --name audit-review-rule --schedule-expression 'cron(0 */4 * * ? *)' --state ENABLED
Add Lambda function as target for automated audit log processing and review
aws events put-targets --rule audit-review-rule --targets 'Id=1,Arn=arn:aws:lambda:us-east-1:123456789012:function:audit-review-function'
Create SNS topic for automated audit review notifications
aws sns create-topic --name audit-review-notifications
Setup CloudWatch Logs Insights queries for continuous automated log analysis
aws logs start-query --log-group-name /aws/cloudtrail/audit-logs --start-time 1609459200 --end-time 1609545600 --query-string 'fields @timestamp, eventName | stats count() by eventName'
Open AWS ConsoleDocumentation

>Supplemental Guidance

Organizational processes that benefit from integrated audit record review, analysis, and reporting include incident response, continuous monitoring, contingency planning, investigation and response to suspicious activities, and Inspector General audits.

>Related Controls

PM-7

>Assessment Interview Topics

Questions assessors commonly ask

Process & Governance:

  • •What formal policies and procedures govern the implementation of AU-6(1) (Automated Process Integration)?
  • •Who are the designated roles responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring AU-6(1)?
  • •How frequently is the AU-6(1) policy reviewed and updated, and what triggers policy changes?
  • •What training or awareness programs ensure personnel understand their responsibilities related to AU-6(1)?

Technical Implementation:

  • •Describe the specific technical mechanisms or controls used to enforce AU-6(1) requirements.
  • •What automated tools, systems, or technologies are deployed to implement AU-6(1)?
  • •How is AU-6(1) integrated into your system architecture and overall security posture?
  • •What configuration settings, parameters, or technical specifications enforce AU-6(1) requirements?

Evidence & Documentation:

  • •What documentation demonstrates the complete implementation of AU-6(1)?
  • •What audit logs, records, reports, or monitoring data validate AU-6(1) compliance?
  • •Can you provide evidence of periodic reviews, assessments, or testing of AU-6(1) effectiveness?
  • •What artifacts would you present during a FedRAMP assessment to demonstrate AU-6(1) compliance?

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