Maximizing Security Through Strategic Logging

A comprehensive guide to implementing effective security monitoring and threat detection through proper log source integration.

We cannot detect what we cannot see.

Essential log sources for comprehensive security visibility

Security value and detection capabilities for each log source

Critical configuration principles to maximize detection effectiveness

Vendor-specific logging considerations for common technologies

The Security Visibility Framework

A comprehensive guide to maximizing security through strategic logging and monitoring

Detailed guidance on the 10 essential log source categories for complete security visibility

Understand how different log sources work together to provide holistic security monitoring

Practical approaches to prioritizing and implementing log sources effectively

Explore the critical log sources that form the foundation of effective security monitoring

Network Devices

Firewalls, routers, switches, and VPN gateways

Initial access

C2 communication

Lateral movement

Data exfiltration

Endpoint Security

EDR tools, antivirus, and endpoint protection platforms

Malware execution

Living-off-the-land techniques

Credential theft

Persistence mechanisms

Identity & Access Management

Directory services, authentication systems, and MFA solutions

Account compromise

Privilege escalation

Unauthorized access

Authentication anomalies