The VMM must audit the execution of privileged functions.

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mediumV-207447SRG-OS-000327SRG-OS-000327-VMM-001170SV-207447r958732_rule2025-09-102

Description

Misuse of privileged functions, either intentionally or unintentionally, by authorized users, or by unauthorized external entities that have compromised VMM 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.

ℹ️ Check

Verify the VMM audits the execution of privileged functions. If it does not, this is a finding.

✔️ Fix

Configure the VMM to audit the execution of privileged functions.