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1.120 WN19-CC-000270

Information

Windows Server 2019 Application event log size must be configured to 32768 KB or greater.

GROUP ID:V-205796
RULE ID:SV-205796r958752

Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly. This may prevent audit events from being recorded properly and require frequent attention by administrative personnel.

Solution

Configure the policy value for

Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Event Log Service >> Application >> 'Specify the maximum log file size (KB)' to 'Enabled' with a 'Maximum Log Size (KB)' of '32768' or greater.

See Also

https://workbench.cisecurity.org/benchmarks/22176

Item Details

Category: AUDIT AND ACCOUNTABILITY

References: 800-53|AU-4

Plugin: Windows

Control ID: c0d48f092164cd1ded9281385b10a1a23a8413dc7dca4a3e202dabfc881381eb