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.
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
Impact:
None – this is the default behavior.
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.