Log Files

Overview

Evidence: Log Files Description: Collect log files under /var/log/ Category: System Platform: linux Short Name: logs Is Parsed: Yes Sent to Investigation Hub: Yes Collect File(s): No

Background

Linux log files provide comprehensive records of system events, application activities, and security events. This data is essential for understanding system behavior, detecting security incidents, and reconstructing timelines of events.

Data Collected

This collector gathers structured data about log files.

Collection Method

This collector parses the necessary data from the log_files table.

Forensic Value

This evidence is crucial for forensic investigations as it provides comprehensive system activity records. It helps investigators detect system-level attacks, analyze security events, and reconstruct system incidents. The data can reveal system errors, security events, and unauthorized system modifications. Analysts can use this information to identify system compromises, trace malicious activities, and assess Linux security posture.