HostedDB - Dedicated UNIX Servers

fips191_23 FIPS PUB 191 an  audit  mechanism  that  uses  the  log  file  as  input  and  processes  the  file  into  meaningful information  regarding  system  usage  and  security. A  monitoring  capability  can  also  be used  to detect LAN availability problems as they develop.  The types of security mechanisms that could be used to provide the logging and monitoring service are listed below. Mechanisms •     logging of I&A information (including source machine, modem, etc.), •     logging of changes to access control information, •     logging of use of sensitive files, •     logging of modifications made to critical software, •     utilizing LAN traffic management tools, •     use of auditing tools. 25