AU-9(7) Store on Component with Different Operating System

Control enhancement of AU-9 Protection of Audit Information

Control

Store audit information on a component running a different operating system than the system or component being audited.

Discussion

Storing auditing information on a system component running a different operating system reduces the risk of a vulnerability specific to the system, resulting in a compromise of the audit records.

Related controls

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