Syslog

Usage

By integrating Syslog, users can consolidate logs from various devices or applications within their network into a centralized repository. This centralized logging enhances security, compliance, and operational management by offering real-time insights and historical data analysis. The ability to parse, alert, and act on specific log entries streamlines troubleshooting and monitoring, making the Syslog integration a powerful tool in managing complex network environments efficiently and effectively.

Netography Portal Steps

In Settings > Response Integrations, click Add Integration. Select Syslog`

Configuration

Field
Required
Description
Example

Host

yes

The hostname or IP address of the Syslog server

syslog.example.com

Facility

no

The syslog facility level to be used (e.g., auth, cron, daemon, etc.)

auth

Syslog Tag

no

The tag to be appended to each syslog message, used for easier filtering and searching

NetographyAlert

Output

no

Specifies the format in which the syslog messages are sent

RFC3164

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