Windows Server 2022 • Release: 7 Benchmark Date: 05 Jan 2026

CAT II V-254359 WN22-CC-000280

Windows Server 2022 Security event log size must be configured to 196608 KB or greater.

Documentable No
Rule ID SV-254359r958752_rule
CCI References
CCI-001849

Discussion

Inadequate log size will cause the log to fill up quickly. This may prevent audit events from being recorded properly and require frequent attention by administrative personnel.

Check Procedure

If the system is configured to write events directly to an audit server, this is NA.

If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding:

Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry Path: \SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\EventLog\Security\

Value Name: MaxSize

Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 0x00030000 (196608) (or greater)

Fix Action

Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Administrative Templates >> Windows Components >> Event Log Service >> Security >> Specify the maximum log file size (KB) to "Enabled" with a "Maximum Log Size (KB)" of "196608" or greater.