Event Log Monitor

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What Does Event Log Monitor Mean?

An event log monitor is a tool or resource that helps administrators monitor event logs that detail what happens within a network. Event log monitoring is tied to a greater security concept called security information and event management (SIEM), which aims to provide comprehensive ways to monitor network activity for various security, performance and operational outcomes.

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Techopedia Explains Event Log Monitor

In general, event log monitoring can be thought of as a more quantitative or “rote” approach to SIEM, where the related term “event log analyzer” would apply to a tool that does more in-depth analysis or pattern discovery. Although an event log monitor might help administrators observe things like availability of applications or internal threats, as a monitoring tool it may not be as advanced or sophisticated as dedicated analysis tools. IT professionals use an event log monitor to provide a centralized event log management and to look at different instances or behaviors like failed logins, account lockouts, failed attempts or tampering.

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