Firewall Log Analyzer and Management Software
Improve network security with a real-time firewall log analyzer
Centralize firewall logs on a single location
SolarWinds® Security Event Manager (SEM) helps you stay on top of key network traffic by enabling you to collect logs and events from firewalls and IDS/IPS devices in real time. SEM pairs this data alongside other network logs on a single, central location.
By centralizing all firewall logs, users can improve firewall management and gain greater flexibility in determining whether configuration changes or newly added rules are working as intended.
Use custom or built-in correlation rules for better network visibility
SEM empowers you to get the most out of your firewall deployments by offering powerful in-memory event correlation to help you set effective rules and policies. You can set rules in real-time for network, application, database, and firewall events. With this visibility, you can better understand why an incident occurred and get started troubleshooting quicker.
Secure your network against threats with automated active response
SEM is built to gather logs from your endpoints and firewall devices, so users can monitor suspicious activity in real time and proactively respond before threats emerge. Using SolarWinds Security Event Manager, users can stay one step ahead of cyberthreats with active response technology designed to mitigate threats as soon as they appear on the network. Some of the key built-in active responses include: kill processes by ID or name, restart or shut down machines, block IP addresses, and detach USB devices.
Keep an eye on firewall activity by setting custom alerts
Given the high-risk nature of a potential security breach, you need to remain in the loop with any suspicious activity surfacing within firewall event logs. SEM’s firewall log analyzer comes with a robust alerting system capable of sending instant alerts if suspicious activity occurs, like notifications based on objective metrics like excessive bandwidth usage. You can also use preconfigured rules or create custom ones to help you better understand the relationships between various events and track anomalies.
Retain access to historic logs without exceeding storage capacity
In addition to having access to real-time logs, it’s important to store historic logs for both compliance purposes forensic analysis that may require looking back at an event from weeks earlier.
One of the most significant advantages of using SEM is having access to its high-compression data model. SEM can store data at up to a 60:1 compression ratio, so it doesn't create a storage overhead for data retention. This can enable you to store and access logs while avoiding typical high costs.
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A firewall log analyzer, sometimes called a firewall analyzer, is a tool used to generate information about security threat attempts that can occur on a network where the firewall sits. A firewall log analyzer will help track the traffic coming in and out of the firewall, which can allow you to view logs in real time and use the resulting insights to improve network defenses.
To understand the role of a firewall log analyzer, it’s important to understand how critical firewalls are and how they work. A firewall’s purpose is to monitor the traffic passing in and out of a given network environment. This means firewalls need to have visibility into the source and type of traffic coming in and out of the network—for example, source and destination IP addresses, protocols, and port numbers. The success of how well a firewall works is often dependent on the rules used to configure it.
That’s where a firewall log analyzer can make a difference. When users aggregate and view firewall log information, they can better identify the quality of attempted network connections and configure rules to help the firewall do its job determining which connections are permitted to enter and which must be denied.
A firewall log analyzer, sometimes called a firewall analyzer, is a tool used to generate information about security threat attempts that can occur on a network where the firewall sits. A firewall log analyzer will help track the traffic coming in and out of the firewall, which can allow you to view logs in real time and use the resulting insights to improve network defenses.
To understand the role of a firewall log analyzer, it’s important to understand how critical firewalls are and how they work. A firewall’s purpose is to monitor the traffic passing in and out of a given network environment. This means firewalls need to have visibility into the source and type of traffic coming in and out of the network—for example, source and destination IP addresses, protocols, and port numbers. The success of how well a firewall works is often dependent on the rules used to configure it.
That’s where a firewall log analyzer can make a difference. When users aggregate and view firewall log information, they can better identify the quality of attempted network connections and configure rules to help the firewall do its job determining which connections are permitted to enter and which must be denied.
Secure your network with a firewall log analyzer
Security Event Manager
- Collect and analyze events and logs from network firewalls.
- Use real-time event correlation to detect and respond to malicious activities.
- Improve threat response times with automated active response tools.