Rule version IVPS-NM-000096 · STIG v1 · 2026-07-09
Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally by authorized users, or by unauthorized external entities that have compromised information system accounts, is a serious and ongoing concern and can have significant adverse impacts on organizations. Auditing the use of privileged functions is one way to detect such misuse and identify the risk from insider threats and the advanced persistent threat.
Satisfies: SRG-APP-000343-NDM-000289, SRG-APP-000027-NDM-000209, SRG-APP-000028-NDM-000210, SRG-APP-000029-NDM-000211, SRG-APP-000080-NDM-000220, SRG-APP-000091-NDM-000223, SRG-APP-000100-NDM-000230, SRG-APP-000319-NDM-000283
In the Web UI, navigate to System >> Log/Monitoring >> Admin Access >> Settings.
Under the section "Select Events to Log", if "Administrator changes" is not checked, this is a finding.
1. In the Web UI, navigate to Administrators >> Admin Realms >> Admin Realms. 2. Check the box for "Administrator changes" under the section "Select Events to Log". 3. Click "Save Changes".