2.2.1 Set 'logging enable'

Information

Enable logging of system messages.

Logging provides a chronological record of activities on the Cisco device and allows monitoring of both operational and security related events.

Solution

Enable system logging.

hostname(config)#archive
hostname(config-archive)#log config
hostname(config-archive-log-cfg)#logging enable
hostname(config-archive-log-cfg)#end

Impact:

Enabling the Cisco IOS 'logging enable' command enforces the monitoring of technology risks for the organizations' network devices.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/12917

Item Details

Category: AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

References: 800-53|AU-3, 800-53|AU-3(1), 800-53|AU-7, 800-53|AU-12, CSCv7|6.3

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