4.2.1.1 Ensure rsyslog Service is enabled (Scored)
Profile Applicability
Level 1 - Server Level 1 - Workstation
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.
Audit
Run the following command to verify rsyslog is enabled:
# systemctl is-enabled rsyslog enabled
Verify result is “enabled”.
Remediation
Run the following command to enable rsyslog:
# systemctl enable rsyslog