ComplianceNIST 800-53 enhancement

NIST-AC-6(9) Log Use of Privileged Functions

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Framework
NIST SP 800-53 rev5 (5.2.0)
Family
AC Access Control
Control
AC-6(9)

Control statement

Log the execution of privileged functions.

Discussion

The misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally by authorized users or by unauthorized external entities that have compromised system accounts, is a serious and ongoing concern and can have significant adverse impacts on organizations. Logging and analyzing the use of privileged functions is one way to detect such misuse and, in doing so, help mitigate the risk from insider threats and the advanced persistent threat.

Related

Enhancement of · Compliance (1)

  • NIST-AC-6 Least Privilege NIST 800-53 control

Related control · Compliance (3)

  • NIST-AU-12 Audit Record Generation NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-AU-2 Event Logging NIST 800-53 control
  • NIST-AU-3 Content of Audit Records NIST 800-53 control