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Automated network-wide event log management

t. Automated network-wide event log management. Presentation outline. IT pain points The product Testimonials Kudos Conclusion. IT pain points (1/2). Thousands of events are generated by operating systems, databases and devices on the network every day

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Automated network-wide event log management

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  2. Automated network-wide event log management

  3. Presentation outline • IT pain points • The product • Testimonials • Kudos • Conclusion

  4. IT pain points (1/2) • Thousands of events are generated by operating systems, databases and devices on the network every day • Keeping track of these events manually is impossible without a dedicated solution • If not properly analyzed, administrators may not be able to act in timeif something goes wrong

  5. IT pain points (2/2) • Failure to archive events required for compliance purposescan result in severe penalties • Forensic investigation can be very costly unless events data is available in a centralized repository • 44% of organizations have reported insider abuse (Computer Crime Survey, 2008)

  6. Event monitoring, management and archivingmade easy! • Award-winning events monitoring, management and archiving solution • Supports a wide range of log types such as Windows, SQL Server Audit, W3C, Sylogs and SNMP traps generated by devices such as firewalls, routers and sensors • Monitors an extended range of hardware products, reports on the health and operational status of each one and collects data for analysis • Powerful built-in intelligence which helps users to easily identify and analyze the most important events occurring on their systems • Large number of predefined and easy-to-customize reports

  7. Product snapshot GFI EventsManager™ Management Console

  8. Product snapshot GFI EventsManager Quick Launch Console

  9. Product benefits (1/2) • Increase network uptime and identify problems through real-time alerting • Obtain a detailed view of what is happening across various environments thanks to the variety of log types which are supported • Track and report on SQL server activity such as alteration of DB tables, attempts to access data without necessary privileges • Track employee activity on the network such as changes made to their PCs, files accessed during the day and much more

  10. Product benefits (2/2) • Meet legal and regulatory compliance (SOX, PCI DSS, HIPAA, GLBA, FISMA) • Provide reliable data sources and a powerful analysis for forensic investigations • Unbeatable pricing!

  11. Top features (1/2) • Fast and cost-effective monitoring and management of the entire network • SQL Server Auditing for SQL Server 2000, 2005, 2008 and also MSDE & SQL Express • Collect events data from GFI EventsManager installations on multiple sites and locations across your network to a central database and/or files • Support for devices from the top 20 manufacturers in the world as well as custom devices • Certified for Windows Server 2008

  12. Top features (2/2) • Unrivaled event scanning performance and multiple alerting options • Built-in processing rules provide for effective out-of-the-box event classification and management of devices from Cisco, 3Com, IBM, HP and many others • One-click rule and filter creation • Supports Windows Server 2008, Windows 7 and Windows Vista

  13. What’s new in version 2010? (1/2) • Supports events auto-archiving in parallel with events processing so that archived events are stored into files while the database hosts important events only • The database will not fill up so fast • All the events are automatically archived for compliance purposes • Improved dashboard now presents real-time details about what is happening on the network • E.g., failed logons, logons outside normal working hours, Windows service status and critical events • New reports • Find out who deleted files • Windows service status • HTTP server activity

  14. What’s new in version 2010? (2/2) • Improved usability and performance • Create rules and filters by right-clicking on events • New filtering condition • Optimized built-in rules to reduce the number of email alerts • More efficient CPU and memory usage • Faster UI • Auto-refresh and stop on browsing • Better SQL Server Audit performance

  15. GFI EventsManager ReportPack included • The GFI EventsManager ReportPack is a full-fledged reporting companion to GFI EventsManager (included with purchase) • It assists systems administrators in collating and creating graphical IT-level and management reports based on the Windows, W3C, Syslog, events, SQL Server audit logs and SNMP Traps data • It can deliver reports automatically based on a schedule • Collects from various network sources including: Security applications, cross platform operating systems, web servers, network hardware, PABXs, access control systems and more!

  16. Product testimonials • “We have been using GFI EventsManager for six months now and from a compliance perspective – particularly with regard to PCI DSS – we are currently getting closer to compliancy with the help of GFI’s team. From a technology perspective, we are satisfied with the product.” • – Mark-Oliver Horst, Chief Technical Officer, Quipu Gmbh, Frankfurt, Germany • Click here for more testimonials!

  17. Kudos • Thousands of customers worldwide use GFI EventsManager • Numerous product awards, here are a few:

  18. GFI product complements • Best incorporated with GFI’s on-premise network security suite of products: • GFI LANguard™ for security scanning, vulnerability management and patch management • GFI EndPointSecurity™ for network-wide control of portable storage media and consumer electronic devices • GFI Network Server Monitor™ which automatically sends alerts and corrects network and server issues

  19. Conclusion (1/2) • Fast and cost-effective monitoring and management of the entire network • Increase network uptime and identify network health and security problems through real-time alerting • Centralize Windows, Syslog, W3C, SQL Server Audit events and SNMP Traps generated by firewalls, servers, routers, switches, phone systems, PCs and more • Powerful predefined processing rules. The most complete set of processing rules on the market!

  20. Conclusion (2/2) • Flexible, secure and efficient data maintenance and replication • Large number of predefined and easy-to-customize reports with theGFI EventsManager ReportPack • Unbeatable pricing!

  21. More info and downloads • Click here to learn more about the product • Check out our competitive pricing • Download your FREE trial of GFI EventsManager

  22. Corporate overview • Offices located around the globe: USA (North Carolina & California),UK (London & Scotland), Australia, Austria, Romania, and Malta • Over 270,000 installations worldwide • Over 140,000 unique customers • GFI sold by worldwide network of over 15,000 partners All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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