Syslog-ng provides easy access to all my logs. It helps me show managers and other clients precisely where an incident occurred. I also like it because you can integrate syslog-ng with multiple solutions to allow real-time monitoring.
Senior Director and Senior Systems Engineer (Dual Role), IT Infrastructure and Security at a financial services firm with 51-200 employees
Real User
Feb 13, 2023
Syslog-ng has built-in features that we can use to create alerts for a SIEM solution. It isn't a true SIEM solution, but it's sufficient for the time being.
Syslog-ng is recognized for its proficiency in log extraction, storage, and secure TLS connections. Its efficient configuration and real-time monitoring integration make it a preferred option for large-scale log processing, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.Syslog-ng offers powerful log management capabilities, accommodating complex search needs while maintaining simplicity with user-friendly documentation and real-time monitoring features. The C-style configuration enhances...
For us, the most valuable feature is the use of compound search for searching logs at a specific time, by a specific user, or specific behavior.
Syslog-ng provides easy access to all my logs. It helps me show managers and other clients precisely where an incident occurred. I also like it because you can integrate syslog-ng with multiple solutions to allow real-time monitoring.
Syslog-ng has built-in features that we can use to create alerts for a SIEM solution. It isn't a true SIEM solution, but it's sufficient for the time being.