log management

Microsoft has added a defensive integrity check to the Common Log File System (CLFS) driver: CLFS now attaches a hash‑based message authentication code (HMAC) to each Base Log File (.blf) and its containers, validates that HMAC before parsing, and will refuse to open any logfile whose...

Microsoft’s latest advisory to “ignore” a worrying Event Viewer error is the most recent entry in a string of update-era hiccups that have left administrators juggling noisy logs, SIEM rules, and the trust deficit that follows vendor-issued cosmetic triage. Microsoft says the...

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. Background Windows 11’s...

Maintaining a Virtual Private Server (VPS) is less a one-off setup task and more an ongoing discipline: apply updates on schedule, lock down access, automate backups, monitor performance, and test recovery so your services stay fast, available, and secure. The practical, seven‑point playbook...

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...

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...

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...

Cloud log analytics has rapidly become a linchpin for modern enterprises, underpinning both daily operations and long-term strategic planning. In an era where data velocity and volume are unprecedented, the capacity to monitor, parse, and act on streams of log data is being redefined by the...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The launch of Windows 11 has been met with mixed reactions, especially concerning its redesigned taskbar. Many users who appreciate the classic functionality and design of the Windows 10 taskbar have been exploring ways to revert their interface to a more familiar setup. In this article, we'll...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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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...