log management

  1. Windows 11 24H2 CertEnroll Event ID 57: Cosmetic Logs After Updates

    Microsoft has confirmed that Event Viewer entries reporting a CertificateServicesClient (CertEnroll) error are appearing on Windows 11 version 24H2 after recent updates, but the company says these logs are cosmetic and do not affect running apps or network connectivity. (support.microsoft.com)...
  2. Microsoft Launches Secure Future Initiative Patterns for Robust Cybersecurity

    Microsoft has unveiled a new chapter in its security journey: the launch of the Secure Future Initiative (SFI) patterns and practices—a practical, actionable library aimed at enabling organizations to implement robust security measures at scale. This resource distills Microsoft’s own...
  3. Microsoft Sentinel Data Lake: Revolutionizing Modern Security Operations with Unified, Cost-Effective Data Management

    Security operations are in the midst of a profound transformation, grappling with unprecedented data volumes, the mounting sophistication of cyber threats, and the rising costs of managing and protecting IT estates. At the heart of this transformation is Microsoft’s bold evolution of its...
  4. Windows 11 Firewall Logging Issue Resolved in July Patch Tuesday Update

    Windows administrators and IT professionals tracking the steady cadence of Microsoft Patch Tuesday updates will have taken particular interest in the July release, which has brought significant news for Windows 11 users. While Patch Tuesday typically focuses on crucial security updates and...
  5. SIEM and SOAR Deployment Guide: Strengthening Cyber Defense Amid Evolving Threats

    The complexity and pace of today’s cyber threats have catalyzed a global reckoning for sharper, more dynamic security tools—a necessity that the latest joint guidance from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) directly...
  6. Comprehensive Guide to SIEM and SOAR Platforms for Modern Cybersecurity Defense

    Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms have become pillars of modern organizational defense strategies, serving as focal points for both comprehensive incident detection and coordinated response. As cyber threats...
  7. Whistleblower Exposes Massive Data Breach & Security Failures at US Government Agency

    In a case that has electrified both federal cybersecurity circles and the wider tech community, a detailed whistleblower disclosure alleges the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under the controversial leadership of Elon Musk, was complicit in a significant data breach at the National...
  8. Mastering Windows Server Essentials Log Collector: A Complete Guide

    In today’s ever-connected world, efficient troubleshooting and proactive diagnostics are essential for ensuring that your Windows Server environment runs smoothly. One powerful tool to facilitate this is the Windows Server Essentials Log Collector. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the...
  9. Resolving Windows Server Event ID 521: Security Log Issues Explained

    If you’ve ever been elbow-deep in your Windows Server settings and stumbled upon Event ID 521 with the ominous message "Unable to log events to Security log," you know it’s not merely a nuisance—it’s a beacon alerting you that something isn't quite right. This error usually crops up when the...
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    I need some assistance finding out what is causing this Event Log Auditing event

    I am using Alienvault to log our SIEM Events from our Windows 2019 servers, and I am trying to find out how to debug what is causing this recurring Auditing Event in our Windows Event Logs. I have found out that SentinelOne is scanning this file at the time, but is there a way to see what...
  11. AA20-245A: Technical Approaches to Uncovering and Remediating Malicious Activity

    Original release date: September 1, 2020 Summary This joint advisory is the result of a collaborative research effort by the cybersecurity authorities of five nations: Australia,[Link Removed] Canada,[2] New Zealand,[3][4] the United Kingdom,[5] and the United States.[Link Removed] It...
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    Windows 7 Does Sfc /scannow append new entries to CBS.Log?

    It seems to me that the well known command sfc /scannow ..... appends all logmessages to a possibly already existing CBS.LOG file rather than create a new logfile. Is this correct? So if I want to have a fresh logfile just with the results from the last sfc run I have to manually delete the...
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    Windows 10 using the Event Viewer

    I want to clear the log Windows\Logs\CBS\CBS.log. The directions state to use the tree on the left side of the screen to go down to the log I want to clear. I cannot get to the CBS.log. I need some guidance on how this is done.
  14. Error when enabling Analytic or Debug event log: "The requested operation cannot be performed over a

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  15. Windows 7 Need Software to Monitor Process Data Usage and Identify Hidden Bandwidth Loss

    Is there any software out there that monitors which processes access which IP addresses and how much data they transfer, and keeps a log of it? For the second time since I got my wireless internet package I have lost about 1200MB of bandwidth to some phantom process that BitDefender and...
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    Windows 7 Most Coveted Win 7 Image

    What do you think the most desired / coveted window you can open in Windows 7 would look like? I finally found it! And finally achieved it! It may be easy for some people but for me it's been like the search for the Holy Grail I'll attach the image... it's a copy of my Event Viewer /...
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    Windows 7 HomeGroup Listenter Error

    My HomeGroup Listener service wil not start. If I try to start it manually, I get a message box:Windows could not start the HomeGroup Listener on Local Computer. For more information, review the System Event Log. If this is a a non-Microsoft service, contact the service vendor, and refer to...