Setting Global Logging and Notification Preferences
User Guide
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Setting the log encryption key
The log connection (but not the log file) between the Fire-
box and a log host is encrypted for security purposes. Both
the management station and the WSEP application must
have the same encryption key.
N
OTE
You must enter an encryption key for the log host to receive
logs from the Firebox. It must be the same key used when
adding a WSEP application to the management station.
From the WatchGuard Security Event Processor user inter-
face:
1
Select
File
=>
Set Log Encryption Key
.
2
Enter the log encryption key in both text boxes. Click
OK
.
Setting Global Logging and Notification
Preferences
The WatchGuard Security Event Processor lists the con-
nected Firebox and displays its status. It has three control
areas, which are used as follows:
Log Files tab
Specify the maximum number of records stored in
the log file.
Reports tab
Schedule regular reports of log activity.
Notification tab
Control to whom and how notification takes place.
Together, these controls set the general parameters for most
global event processing and notification properties.
Summary of Contents for Firebox X10E
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Page 44: ...Chapter 2 Service and Support 22 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 61: ...Cabling the Firebox User Guide 39 ...
Page 68: ...Chapter 3 Getting Started 46 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 78: ...Chapter 4 Firebox Basics 56 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 156: ...Chapter 8 Configuring Filtered Services 134 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 182: ...Chapter 9 Configuring Proxied Services 160 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 220: ...Chapter 11 Intrusion Detection and Prevention 198 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 242: ...Chapter 12 Setting Up Logging and Notification 220 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 256: ...Chapter 13 Reviewing and Working with Log Files 234 WatchGuard Firebox System ...
Page 274: ...Chapter 14 Generating Reports of Network Activity 252 WatchGuard Firebox System ...