cis-docker-v160-2.13

DevOps & Security

Ensure centralized and remote logging is configured

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Ensure centralized and remote logging is configured

Profile Applicability: Level 2 - Docker - Linux

Assessment Status: Manual

Description

Docker supports various logging mechanisms. A preferable method for storing logs is one that supports centralized and remote management.

Rationale

Centralized and remote logging ensures that all important log records are safe even in the event of a major data availability issue . Docker supports various logging methods and you should use the one that best corresponds to your IT security policy.

Impact

None.

Audit Procedure

Run docker info and ensure that the Logging Driver property set as appropriate.

docker info --format '{{ .LoggingDriver }}'

Alternatively, the below command would give you the --log-driver setting. If configured you should ensure that it is set appropriately.

ps -ef | grep dockerd

The contents of /etc/docker/daemon.json should also be reviewed for this setting.

Remediation

Step 1: Set up the desired log driver following its documentation. Step 2: Start the docker daemon using that logging driver. For example:

dockerd --log-driver=syslog --log-opt syslog-address=tcp://192.xxx.xxx.xxx

Default Value

By default, container logs are maintained as json files

References

https://docs.docker.com/config/containers/logging/configure/

CIS Controls

Controls Version	Control	IG 1	IG 2	IG 3
v8	8.1 Establish and Maintain an Audit Log Management ProcessEstablish and maintain an audit log management process that defines the enterprise's logging requirements. At a minimum, address the collection, review, and retention of audit logs for enterprise assets. Review and update documentation annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.	●	●	●
v8	8.9 Centralize Audit LogsCentralize, to the extent possible, audit log collection and retention across enterprise assets.		●	●
v7	6.6 Deploy SIEM or Log Analytic toolDeploy Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) or log analytic tool for log correlation and analysis.		●	●
v7	6.8 Regularly Tune SIEMOn a regular basis, tune your SIEM system to better identify actionable events and decrease event noise.			●

Profile/Assessment Status

Profile: Level 2 - Docker - Linux Assessment Status: Manual