# Cis Ubuntu1604 V200 4 2 1 2

> Ensure rsyslog Service is enabled

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# CIS Ubuntu Linux 16.04 LTS Benchmark v2.0.0 - Control 4.2.1.2

## Profile

- **Level:** 1 - Server
- **Level:** 1 - Workstation
- **Assessment Status:** Automated

## Description

Once the `rsyslog` package is installed it needs to be activated.

## Rationale

If the `rsyslog` service is not activated the system may default to the `syslogd` service or lack logging instead.

## Impact

None.

## Audit Procedure

Run one of the following commands to verify `rsyslog` is enabled:

### Command Line

```bash
systemctl is-enabled rsyslog
```

## Expected Result

Verify result is `enabled`.

## Remediation

Run the following commands to enable `rsyslog`:

### Command Line

```bash
systemctl --now enable rsyslog
```

## Additional Information

Additional methods of enabling a service exist. Consult your distribution documentation for appropriate methods.

## Default Value

rsyslog is enabled by default on Ubuntu 16.04.

## References

None.

## CIS Controls

| Controls Version | Control                                                                                                                                                                                                   | IG 1 | IG 2 | IG 3 |
| ---------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ---- | ---- | ---- |
| v7               | 6.2 Activate audit logging<br/>Ensure that local logging has been enabled on all systems and networking devices.                                                                                          |      |      |      |
| v7               | 6.3 Enable Detailed Logging<br/>Enable system logging to include detailed information such as an event source, date, user, timestamp, source addresses, destination addresses, and other useful elements. |      |      |      |