Forwarding logs to a remote syslog server is a convenient way to centralize log management. It’s agentless and natively supported by most operating systems. If you’re using syslogd or rsyslog, enabling remote logging is as simple as editing the configuration file (/etc/rsyslog.conf or /etc/syslog.conf) and adding a line like this:…
OSSEC (Open Source Security Event Correlator) is a powerful, open-source intrusion detection system (IDS) designed to monitor and protect systems from security threats. It is used by organizations of all sizes to detect and respond to security incidents across their IT infrastructure. OSSEC is known for its flexibility, scalability, and…
While both Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems and Log Management solutions deal with collecting and analyzing data, they serve distinct purposes and offer different functionalities. Here’s how they differ: 1. Purpose and Focus 2. Data Analysis and Correlation 3. Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts 4. Security Focus 5. Use…
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a comprehensive solution that enables organizations to detect, analyze, and respond to security threats in real-time. SIEM systems combine security information management (SIM) and security event management (SEM) capabilities, providing a centralized platform to collect, analyze, and correlate log data from various sources…
Implementing an effective log management strategy involves more than just collecting logs. Here are some best practices to consider:
Logging is incredibly useful, but in certain environments, it can be challenging to manage effectively. One key issue is the volume of data being recorded, which can quickly balloon file sizes and storage requirements. Compliance policies around data retention only add to the complexity, driving up the need for larger…
Changing your password is doing via the Settings > Security page in your dashboard. You will see a card that reads Change Your Password. You will need to know the existing password. Once complete, click Submit.
While Microsoft Azure is powerful, setting up remote logging can feel unnecessarily complex. The only way to export logs remotely is via the Office 365 Activity API, which involves several steps to enable. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step to configure remote logging, enabling you to integrate…
Trunc offers a robust search capability that allows you to parse and analyze data from various log sources, making it easier to work with your logs. This guide will walk you through how to effectively use Trunc’s search functionality to get the most out of your data. Trunc Search Dashboard…
Linode, a cloud provider owned by Akamai, serves millions of customers and powers hundreds of millions of servers worldwide. Monitoring the activity within your Linode account is essential for both compliance and operational security. Event logs capture actions like server creation, deletion, shutdowns, as well as the creation of new…