1.1.15 Ensure separate partition exists for /var/log

Information

The /var/log directory is used by system services to store log data .

Solution

For new installations, during installation create a custom partition setup and specify a separate partition for /var/log .
For systems that were previously installed, create a new partition and configure /etc/fstab as appropriate.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/files/1856

Item Details

Category: AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY, CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT

References: 800-53|AU-9, 800-53|CM-6, CSCv6|6.3

Plugin: Unix

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