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A Syslog server collecting and analyzing logs from routers, switches, firewalls, Windows and Linux servers.

What Is Syslog? Log Protocol and Architecture Explained

Syslog is the standard protocol for centralized log collection from network devices and servers. Per RFC 5424, it defines 8 severity levels and 24 facilities. Covers Syslog architecture, rsyslog, syslog-ng, SIEM integration, and TLS encryption.

Jul 20, 20268 min readbeginnerEmanuel De Almeida

Security operations center with analysts monitoring threat dashboards and network telemetry on multiple screens

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What Is a SOC? Security Operations Center Explained

A Security Operations Center (SOC) is the centralized team, process, and technology function that monitors, detects, investigates, and responds to cyber threats across an organization's IT estate, around the clock.

Jul 5, 202627 min readbeginnerEmanuel De Almeida