V-35217
The application server must use cryptographic mechanisms to protect the integrity of log information.
Discussion
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Fix Text
Configure the application server to hashencrypt and sign logs using cryptographic means.
Alternatively, configure the application server or OS to send logs to a centralized log server that meets the hashing and signing requirement.
Check Content
Review the application server documentation and configuration to determine if the application server can be configured to protect the integrity of log data using cryptographic hashes and digital signaturesmeans.
Configure the application server to hash and sign log data. This is typically done the moment when log files cease to be written to and are rolled over for storage or offloading.
Alternatively, if the application server is not able to hash and sign log data, the task can be delegated by configuring the application server or underlying OS to send logs to a centralized log management system or SIEM that can meet the requirement.
If the application server is not configured to hashencrypt and sign logs, or is not configured to utilize the aforementioned OS and centralized log management resources to meet the requirement, this is a finding.