Use Syslog for Monitoring
Where Can I Use This? | What Do I Need? |
- NGFW (Managed by PAN-OS or Panorama)
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- Support license
- (Panorama) Device management license
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Syslog is a widely adopted standard for centralizing log data from various network
devices, including routers, firewalls, and printers, regardless of the vendor. It's a
fundamental tool for collecting and aggregating event logs into a central repository.
This consolidation allows for effective archiving, analysis, and reporting across your
network infrastructure.
Palo Alto Network firewalls can leverage this standard to forward every type of log they
generate to an external syslog server. This capability is vital for organizations that
need to maintain a comprehensive record of network activity, security events, and system
health. You can configure log forwarding to meet your specific security and reliability
needs.
For secure and reliable log forwarding, you can use TCP or TLS (specifically TLSv1.2).
TCP ensures that packets are delivered and reassembled in the correct order, while TLS
adds an extra layer of encryption, protecting sensitive log data in transit. If security
is not a primary concern and you prefer a faster, more lightweight protocol, you can opt
for UDP. The choice of protocol depends on the balance you need between speed,
reliability, and security.