Details
This policy setting determines which users can change the auditing options for files and directories and clear the Security log.
The recommended state for this setting is: Administrators.
Note: This user right is considered a ‘sensitive privilege’ for the purposes of auditing.
Rationale:
The ability to manage the Security event log is a powerful user right and it should be closely guarded. Anyone with this user right can clear the Security log to erase important evidence of unauthorized activity.
Impact:
None – this is the default behavior.
Solution
To establish the recommended configuration via GP, set the following UI path to Administrators:
Computer ConfigurationPoliciesWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsLocal PoliciesUser Rights AssignmentManage auditing and security log
Default Value:
Administrators.
Supportive Information
The following resource is also helpful.
This security hardening control applies to the following category of controls within NIST 800-53: Access Control.This control applies to the following type of system Windows.