Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.3.3
CMMC Assessment Objective: AU.L2-3.3.3[a]
What This Objective Means
Audit logs are only useful if they’re actually reviewed. This control ensures that your organization has:
• Identified which personnel or roles are responsible for reviewing audit records
• Documented that responsibility formally (e.g., in policies, job descriptions, procedures)
It may be a dedicated cybersecurity role (e.g., security analyst), a shared IT function, or a managed service provider (MSP) depending on the organization’s size and structure.
Why It Matters
Without a named owner:
• Logs may go unreviewed for long periods
• Security incidents may be missed or detected too late
• You can’t prove that your organization is monitoring system activity as required
This objective creates accountability for audit log review.
How to Implement It
• Assign log review responsibilities to specific roles, such as:
◦ System administrator
◦ IT security officer
◦ Managed security provider (for small orgs without in-house IT)
• Document responsibilities in:
◦ Your Audit and Accountability Policy
◦ Job descriptions or security role definitions
◦ Internal SOPs or monitoring plans
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• Policies or procedures naming who is responsible for audit log review
• Role descriptions that include audit responsibilities
• Organization charts or security plans listing personnel assigned to log review
• Change history or audit review logs that reflect specific user involvement
Common Gaps
• Audit logs are generated but no one is officially assigned to review them
• Responsibility is assumed or undocumented
• Log review tasks are inconsistently performed across systems or environments
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this requirement by:
• Providing clearly defined roles for system and security oversight within the secure enclave
• Supporting role-based access to audit logs
• Offering guidance on documenting audit responsibilities and reviewer assignments
• Helping organizations develop a log review plan that aligns with CMMC expectations
With Cuick Trac, there’s no question who’s responsible for reviewing logs—because it’s built into the platform and your documentation.
Final CTA
Logs mean little without someone responsible for watching them.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo and define clear ownership of your audit review process.