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Which Software Can Help Monitor Event Logs?
This week's tip is based on a message Bob Free posted to our HowTo for Security mailing list. Learn more about the mailing list by visiting the Web site.http://63.88.172.96/go/loader.asp?id=/security/howto-faq.htm
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October 30, 2000
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Note: this week's tip is based on amessage Bob Free posted to our HowTo for Security mailing list. Learn more about themailing list by visiting the list FAQ.
As you know, I continually stress the need to closely monitor Windows event logs forsuspicious activity. Doing so can help you spot security concerns--sometimes before theybecome problems. As you know, Windows doesn't offer an easy method to monitor event logsacross various systems, but numerous third-party solutions are available that can do so:Some are standalone products, and some are part of a larger network management package.The following products are standalone event log monitoring packages. Keep in mind that thelist is by no means complete, but it's a good starting point.
Dorian Software, Event Analyst, http://www.doriansoft.com
TNT Software, Event Log Monitor, http://www.tntsoftware.com
Aelita Software, EventAdmin, http://www.aelita.com
RippleTech, Logcaster, http://www.rippletech.com
Opalis Robot, http://www.opalis.com
The following products monitor event logsas part of a larger suite of network monitoring and management tools:
Argent Software, Guardian, http://www.argentsoftware.com
BindView, http://www.bindview.com
BMC Patrol, http://www.bmc.com/patrol
NetCool, http://www.micromuse.com/products
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