A few months ago, I challenged myself with a problem. I wanted to implement centralized system logging that would securely store logs in a location that would prevent any tampering or mischief. It was necessary to find a solution that fit . . . . A few months ago, I challenged myself with a problem. I wanted to implement centralized system logging that would securely store logs in a location that would prevent any tampering or mischief. It was necessary to find a solution that fit into my company's tight budget that would also be a) secure, b) affordable and c) easy to run, especially on a Solaris system. While these constraints made it very tough to discover a viable solution, I was nevertheless able to do so. This article will discuss a solution that meets these criteria and will work well in other environments as well. It should be noted that since I implemented the solution I have in place now, I have discovered some other options. The link for this article located at Security Focus is no longer available. . Establish a secure, centralized logging system using SCP to protect logs from tampering. Follow these steps for effective log management and integrity.. Centralized Logging, Secure SCP Implementation, Remote Log Management, Log Security, Linux Administration. . Anthony Pell
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