Log servers store log events for a variety of levels and applications on systems across the network. These servers can identify the extent of attacks and secure logs.
Security vs Privacy
More monitoring can lead to better attacker prevention, but is hindered by legal and ethical constraints.
Tips
Here are a few tips for implementing a log server.
- Don’t log everything! Building up is better than cutting down on data
- Implement security compliance
- Log effectively and securely
- Consider important security events, like authorization failure
- Challenge retention strategy
- Run a test
- Consider encryption