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syslog-ng pros and cons

Vendor: One Identity
4.3 out of 5

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PROS

Syslog-ng includes built-in features for creating alerts compatible with SIEM systems.
Syslog-ng uses a separate config file which works alongside the core configuration.
The extraction and storage of logs are highly valued in syslog-ng.
Syslog-ng provides straightforward access to all logs, facilitating incident pinpointing and presentations to managers and clients.
The use of compound search in syslog-ng allows for specific log searches based on time, user, or behavior.

CONS

Syslog-ng is not a true SIEM and is only a temporary solution.
Filtering capabilities have room for improvement.
There is potential for additional integration and protocol extensions.
It is hard to find people who know how to use syslog-ng, leading to configuration and integration problems.
There is room for improvement in observability.
 

syslog-ng Pros review quotes

SN
Mar 1, 2023
Syslog-ng has a separate config file in addition to the core configuration.
RyanVargas - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 13, 2023
Syslog-ng has built-in features that we can use to create alerts for a SIEM solution. It isn't a true SIEM solution, but it's sufficient for the time being.
FlavioSantos - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 30, 2023
For us, the most valuable feature is the use of compound search for searching logs at a specific time, by a specific user, or specific behavior.
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SY
Apr 11, 2023
Syslog-ng provides easy access to all my logs. It helps me show managers and other clients precisely where an incident occurred. I also like it because you can integrate syslog-ng with multiple solutions to allow real-time monitoring.
MA
Apr 3, 2023
The ability to extract and store the logs is the most valuable feature of syslog-ng.
 

syslog-ng Cons review quotes

SN
Mar 1, 2023
The filtering has room for improvement.
RyanVargas - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 13, 2023
Syslog-ng has built-in features that we can use to create alerts for a SIEM solution. It isn't a true SIEM solution, but it's sufficient for the time being.
FlavioSantos - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 30, 2023
There is room for improvement in terms of observability.
Find out what your peers are saying about One Identity, Graylog, SolarWinds and others in Log Management. Updated: November 2024.
814,763 professionals have used our research since 2012.
SY
Apr 11, 2023
It's hard to find people who know how to use syslog-ng. I often find problems with configurations, and solutions aren't integrated correctly with syslog-ng. For example, there might be data with extra decimals, or the collector agents are incorrectly named. It isn't a problem with the solution; it's a lack of professionals.
MA
Apr 3, 2023
There is always the potential for additional integration and protocol extensions.