2.2.5 Set 'logging trap informational'

Information

Limit messages logged to the syslog servers based on severity level informational.

This determines the severity of messages that will generate simple network management protocol (SNMP) trap and or syslog messages. This setting should be set to either "debugging" (7) or "informational" (6), but no lower.

Solution

Configure SNMP trap and syslog logging level.

hostname(config)#logging trap informational

Impact:

Logging is an important process for an organization managing technology risk. The 'logging trap' command sets the severity of messages and enforces the logging process.

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

Plugin: Cisco

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