Chapter 13: Introduction to Logging and SmartEvent

As we’ve been working with logs for a while, now is a good time to learn a bit more about how logging works in Check Point, along with how to use different configuration options to better address your infrastructure requirements.

In addition, we will be introduced to SmartEvent, a feature that simplifies the work of Check Point administrators by providing enhanced views, reporting capabilities, and automated responses to events.

In this chapter, we are going to cover the following main topics:

  • Logging into a single security domain
  • Introduction to SmartEvent

Logging into a single security domain

Logging is available on all Check Point components – that is, gateways, management servers, dedicated ...

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