How to track user activities in "sudo su -" session for audit purpose?

Solution Verified - Updated -

Issue

  • Ordinary users are granted permission to switch to root via sudo su - to perform administrative tasks.
  • System audit log is enabled, however, it does not record all inputs and outputs.
  • Command line activities must be recorded for audit purpose.

Environment

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9
  • sudo

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