Introduction to Logging and Monitoring

Check Point provides comprehensive logging and monitoring capabilities, integrating security data, event Record of a security or network incident that is based on one or more logs, and on a customizable set of rules that are defined in the Event Policy. management, reporting, and policy enforcement into a unified system. Administrators can efficiently access security trends and details through customizable widgets and chart templates, allowing for clear, visual representation of data at a glance. Logs are seamlessly integrated with security policy Collection of rules that control network traffic and enforce organization guidelines for data protection and access to resources with packet inspection. rules, enabling quick access to logs associated with specific rules. By simply selecting a rule Set of traffic parameters and other conditions in a Rule Base (Security Policy) that cause specified actions to be taken for a communication session., admin can view the related logs and events instantly.

Powerful free-text search capabilities allow users to retrieve results from millions of logs in seconds, offering quick insights into specific incidents Administrators can move effortlessly between high-level overviews and detailed event information, such as attack types, timelines, applications, and sources. Based on event severity, you can choose to ignore, delay action, block, or refine policy rules directly linked to the event for real-time adjustments.

The system also facilitates reporting, enabling the creation of tailored reports for managers, auditors, or stakeholders, focusing only on relevant content. This functionality is integrated within the unified SmartConsole Check Point GUI application used to manage a Check Point environment - configure Security Policies, configure devices, monitor products and events, install updates, and so on. platform, providing access to rich, customizable views for both log analysis and event monitoring.

For web-based access, the SmartView application allows administrators to browse logs and monitor data remotely through a browser by connecting to the Security Management Server Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to manage the objects and policies in a Check Point environment within a single management Domain. Synonym: Single-Domain Security Management Server. or SmartEvent Server Dedicated Check Point server with the enabled SmartEvent Software Blade that hosts the events database..

These integrated tools streamline incident investigation, policy refinement, and reporting, making Check Point a powerful solution for proactive security management.