Description: Log management refers to the process of collecting, storing, analyzing, and maintaining log files generated by operating systems, applications, and network devices. These logs contain crucial information about system performance, security events, errors, and transactions, allowing system administrators and security teams to monitor the state and health of the technological infrastructure. Log management is essential for problem detection, security auditing, and regulatory compliance. In the context of log management, processes and strategies can differ based on access levels and privileges, as logs generated in a privileged mode often contain more critical and detailed information about the system’s functioning, while user-level logs may reflect application and user activity. Additionally, in intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS), log management plays a fundamental role by enabling the collection of data on unauthorized access attempts and other suspicious activities, thus facilitating incident response.
