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4.11.15.4.1 Ensure 'Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size' is set to 'Disabled'

Information

This policy setting controls Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size.

The recommended state for this setting is: Disabled.

Note: Old events may or may not be retained according to the Backup log automatically when full policy setting.

If new events are not recorded it may be difficult or impossible to determine the root cause of system problems or the unauthorized activities of malicious users.

Solution

To establish the recommended configuration via configuration profiles, set the following Settings Catalog path to Disabled.

Administrative Templates\Windows Components\Event Log Service\System\Control Event Log behavior when the log file reaches its maximum size

Impact:

None - this is the default behavior.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/27291

Item Details

Category: AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

References: 800-53|AU-4, CSCv7|6.4

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: 47effbe766e3e1f24e2ae3346e9b1e5968886fe2ac2fd82ee1f131827b64c0ae