Database Logging Rule
Ensure database logging is enabled to enhance security measures.
| Rule | Database logging should be enabled |
| Framework | Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) |
| Severity | ✔ Low |
Rule Name: Enable Database Logging for FFIEC
Description:
Database logging should be enabled for Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) in order to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and to maintain a secure record of all activities related to financial transactions and sensitive customer information.
Policy Statement:
It is mandatory to enable database logging for FFIEC to comply with regulatory standards and ensure the security and integrity of financial data.
Troubleshooting Steps:
If database logging is not enabled for FFIEC, follow the steps below to troubleshoot and rectify the issue:
- 1.Verify Database Logging Configuration: Check the current configuration of database logging in your organization's database management system.
- 2.Check FFIEC Compliance: Ensure that the FFIEC compliance requirements dictate the need for database logging. Review relevant regulatory guidelines and policies.
- 3.Assess the Database Management System: Determine if the database management system used by your organization supports database logging.
- 4.Validate Database Logging Status: Check if database logging is disabled or not properly configured for FFIEC.
- 5.Review Error Logs: Examine error logs or system alerts to identify any specific errors or issues related to database logging for FFIEC.
- 6.Consult Technology Documentation: Refer to the documentation provided by your database management system vendor to troubleshoot and resolve any configuration or compatibility issues.
- 7.Engage Support: If you are still unable to enable database logging for FFIEC, contact your database management system vendor or IT support team for further assistance.
Code Examples (if applicable):
As database logging configurations vary based on the database management system in use, the code examples are specific to each system. Here are a few examples related to commonly used database platforms:
- 1.MySQL:
To enable general query logging in MySQL, add the following line to the MySQL configuration file (my.cnf):
general_log = 1
Restart the MySQL service for the changes to take effect.
- 1.PostgreSQL:
To enable logging in PostgreSQL, edit the PostgreSQL configuration file (postgresql.conf) and set the following parameters:
logging_collector = on log_directory = 'pg_log' log_filename = 'postgresql-%Y-%m-%d_%H%M%S.log' log_statement = 'all'
Save the changes and restart the PostgreSQL service.
- 1.Oracle Database:
To enable database auditing in Oracle Database, execute the following SQL command as a privileged user:
AUDIT ALL BY SYSTEM;
This command audits all actions performed by the SYSTEM user.
Remediation Steps:
Use the following step-by-step guide to enable database logging for FFIEC:
- 1.Identify the Database Management System: Determine the database management system used by your organization (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle Database).
- 2.Access the Database Management System: Connect to the relevant database management system using appropriate credentials and access rights.
- 3.Modify Configuration Files: Locate the configuration file specific to your database management system that controls database logging settings.
- 4.Enable Database Logging: Update the configuration file with the necessary settings to enable database logging for FFIEC.
- 5.Save the Changes: Save the modified configuration file.
- 6.Restart the Database Service: Restart the database service to apply the changes made to the configuration file.
- 7.Verify Logging Status: Check if database logging is now enabled for FFIEC. Review logs or use specific commands provided by the database management system to ensure successful configuration.
- 8.Regularly Monitor Logging: Continuously monitor the database logs to identify any abnormalities or security incidents.
Note: The exact commands and steps may vary depending on the specific database management system in use. Refer to the documentation provided by your database management system vendor for detailed instructions.