Task 09 - Log Management (Old)

Task Description: This task is designed to deepen the intern's understanding of log management, a crucial component in SOC operations. Interns will explore various open-source log management tools, understand their features, and report on their advantages and potential applications in a SOC environment. This knowledge will help interns understand how to effectively collect, store, analyze, and manage logs for security monitoring and incident response.

Objectives:

• To gain an understanding of the role of log management in a SOC.

• To learn about different open-source log management tools available.

• To evaluate and compare the features and capabilities of these tools.

Tools: Internet access for research, document editor for report preparation.

Steps:

1. Research Open-Source Tools: Identify several open-source log management tools commonly used in SOCs, such as Elasticsearch-Logstash-Kibana (ELK) stack, Graylog.

2. Understand Features: For each tool, research its key features, capabilities, and typical use cases. Understand how it collects, stores, processes, and visualizes log data.

3. Evaluate Advantages: Assess the strengths and potential limitations of each tool. Consider factors such as scalability, ease of use, community support, integration capabilities, and performance.

4. Real-World Applications: Investigate case studies or real-world examples where these tools have been effectively used in SOCs or similar environments.

5. Compile a Report: Summarize your findings in a detailed report. Discuss the features, advantages, limitations, and potential applications of each tool. Include your recommendations for when and how each tool might be best used in a SOC.

Suggested Learning Material:

1. YouTube Videos:

• Introduction to Log Management -

• Log Management vs SIEM -

• GrayLog Overview -

• Getting started with GrayLog -

• Comprehensive Guide on GrayLog -

2. Github Repos: 

• Awesome Log - https://github.com/awesomeeng/awesome-log

3. Articles:

• What is Log Management - https://www.crowdstrike.com/cybersecurity-101/observability/log-management/

• Open Source Log Management Tools - https://signoz.io/blog/open-source-log-management/

• Log Management: A Complete Guide - https://middleware.io/blog/log-management/

Deliverables: Interns will submit a comprehensive report detailing their research on open-source log management tools. The report should include an overview of each tool, its features, advantages, limitations, and potential applications. Additionally, include any case studies or real-world examples found during the research. If possible, visuals such as charts or diagrams comparing the features or capabilities of the tools can be included to enhance the report.