STIGQter: STIG Summary: Central Log Server Security Requirements Guide Version: 3 Release: 4 Benchmark Date: 01 Apr 2026:

The Central Log Server must be configured to off-load log records onto a different system or media than the system being audited.

DISA Rule

SV-206491r961395_rule

Vulnerability Number

V-206491

Group Title

SRG-APP-000358

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000358-AU-000100

Severity

CAT II

CCI(s)

• CCI-001851 - Transfer audit logs per organization-defined frequency to a different system, system component, or media than the system or system component conducting the logging.

Weight

10

Fix Recommendation

Configure the Central Log Server to off-load log records onto a different system or media than the system being audited.

Check Contents

Note: This is not applicable (NA) if an external application or operating system manages this function.

Examine the configuration.

Verify the system is configured to off-load log records onto a different system or media than the system being audited.

If the Central Log Server is not configured to off-load log records onto a different system or media than the system being audited, this is a finding.

Vulnerability Number

V-206491

Documentable

False

Rule Version

SRG-APP-000358-AU-000100

Severity Override Guidance

Note: This is not applicable (NA) if an external application or operating system manages this function.

Examine the configuration.

Verify the system is configured to off-load log records onto a different system or media than the system being audited.

If the Central Log Server is not configured to off-load log records onto a different system or media than the system being audited, this is a finding.

Check Content Reference

M

Target Key

2901