The LogClarity® Difference
LogClarity® was developed to expose and overcome the pitfalls of the mindless collect-all event log management philosophy. The LogClarity® solution has transcended the archaic log management methods to provide a new era of real-time analysis and data intelligence. LogClarity® was built from the ground up with the analyze-first methodology. This design concept is different from all other logging solutions. All other commercial and freeware solutions were developed completely the opposite from LogClarity®. They all follow the collect all model which leads to erroneous reporting, poor forensics and data pollution.
The old-world (i.e. collect-all) thinking was a competent method when the majority of organizations were utilizing UNIX systems for business needs and also relying on network logs (i.e. firewalls, routers and antivirus tools) to decipher threats, and understand activity. As times have changed, platforms like Windows has become a much larger part of the business infrastructure. Windows systems, domain controllers, servers and databases now contain the most crucial data to monitor. Unfortunately, event log management is much more complex task today than ever before.
LogClarity® was developed to automate real-time interpretation and translation of the cryptic and convoluted event logs. This was conceived to remove the inconsistent and redundant data that is generated by system auditing and poor filtering options. Event log management becomes problematic on Windows domain controllers and all commonly used databases. This is also a problem for all system logging in general. The event log redundancy problem has a huge impact on every aspect of log management.
There are two major problems with the collect-all event log management concept.
First and foremost, the most detrimental effect of the collect-all event log management model is data pollution. The data pollution problem occurs when organizations collect and centrally manage their event logs, without defining diligent filtering options. This is a common mistake because most IT professionals don’t have log research at their disposal or expertise in setting up auditing and filtering options.
The second problem is the limited filtering options provided by system auditing. Vendors of Event Log Management tools don’t provide any expertise in this area. They also don’t have pre-defined event filters. This means customers have to set up filters later, which sets them down the wrong path. Many log vendors also deceive customers by marketing their impressive log compression and log searching speed. These features are designed to mask the log data pollution problem by completely misleading the customer. These features are useful, however they are not enough to combat data pollution, or give customers what they really need from their event logs.
LogClarity® provides intelligent event log management by analyzing & aggregating event log data utilizing years of event log research. LogClarity® overcomes the challenge of event log management with intelligent log translation, filtration, and correlation capabilities, known as the LCDF Technology. LogClarity®’s intelligence engine enables users to gain clear uncompromised knowledge of user activity, system health, and data access information across the enterprise. This advanced technology is the only solution for overcoming, inaccurate reporting and data pollution.