Mapped to NIST 800-171 Requirement: 3.3.3
CMMC Assessment Objective: AU.L2-3.3.3[b]
What This Objective Means
While the previous objective focused on assigning responsibility for log review (AU.L2-3.3.3[a]), this one ensures your organization has a structured and repeatable process to:
• Review audit logs on a defined schedule
• Analyze logs for signs of unauthorized access, errors, or misconfigurations
• Respond appropriately when suspicious activity is identified
The goal is to create a proactive, documented review process that supports detection and response.
Why It Matters
Audit logs are only valuable if they’re:
• Reviewed consistently
• Used to detect security events
• Tied to actionable workflows
This objective ensures you go beyond simply logging events—and actually use that data to improve security posture.
How to Implement It
• Create an audit log review procedure that includes:
◦ Who reviews the logs
◦ What logs are reviewed (system, application, firewall, etc.)
◦ How often the review is performed (daily, weekly, monthly)
◦ What reviewers look for (e.g., failed logins, privilege escalation)
◦ What happens if an anomaly is found (escalation or incident response steps)
• Integrate log review into existing workflows (e.g., IT checklists, security meetings)
• Record results of reviews and follow-up actions
Evidence the Assessor Will Look For
• A formal log review procedure or SOP
• Review schedules or checklists showing how often reviews occur
• Sample review records or log summaries with findings
• Meeting notes or tickets referencing findings from log reviews
Common Gaps
• Audit logs are collected but never reviewed
• No documentation of how, when, or why logs are reviewed
• Review frequency is undefined or not followed consistently
How Cuick Trac Helps
Cuick Trac supports this control by:
• Logging all activity inside the secure enclave
• Providing access to audit logs through role-based dashboards
• Supporting custom procedures for log review and escalation
• Helping customers document review processes and provide samples for assessments
With Cuick Trac, audit log review isn’t reactive—it’s built into your daily operations and compliance documentation.
Final CTA
Logging is only step one. Reviewing is what keeps your systems secure.
Schedule a Cuick Trac demo and operationalize your audit review process with clarity and control.