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Security Events Collection with Azure Monitor Agent
Introduction to Azure Monitor Agent
Azure Monitor Agent is a software agent designed to help customers collect and process data from their systems, applications, and services. It is the primary way to collect security events from Windows and Linux operating systems and applications running in Azure, on-premises, or in other cloud environments. By collecting security events from various sources, Azure Monitor Agent helps customers gain visibility into their environment, detect threats, and take action to secure their systems.
Configuring Security Events Collection with Azure Monitor Agent
Azure Monitor Agent can be configured to collect security events from Windows and Linux systems, applications, and services. Depending on the environment, customers may need to configure different kinds of data collectors to collect security events. This article provides an overview of the different types of data collectors and how to configure them.
Types of Data Collectors
The Azure Monitor Agent can collect security events from Windows and Linux systems, applications, and services. The type of data collector used will depend on the environment and the type of data being collected. The following are the types of data collectors supported by the Azure Monitor Agent:
* Windows Event Logs: Windows Event Logs are a type of data collector used to collect security events from Windows systems. The Windows Event Logs collector can be configured to collect security events from the Windows Security log, the Windows Application log, the Windows System log, and other Windows event logs.
* Linux Syslogs: Linux Syslogs are a type of data collector used to collect security events from Linux systems. The Linux Syslogs collector can be configured to collect security events from the Syslogs log, the Syslogs Application log, the Syslogs System log, and other Linux event logs.
* Azure Security Center: Azure Security Center is a type of data collector used to collect security events from Azure. The Azure Security Center collector can be configured to collect security events from the Azure Security Center log, the Azure Security Center application log, and other Azure security logs.
* Azure Log Analytics: Azure Log Analytics is a type of data collector used to collect security events from Azure. The Azure Log Analytics collector can be configured to collect security events from the Azure Log Analytics log, the Azure Log Analytics application log, and other Azure logs.
* Azure AD: Azure AD is a type of data collector used to collect security events from Azure Active Directory. The Azure AD collector can be configured to collect security events from the Azure AD log, the Azure AD application log, and other Azure AD logs.
Configuring Azure Monitor Agent
Once the type of data collector is determined, customers can configure the Azure Monitor Agent to collect security events. The Azure Monitor Agent can be configured using the Azure portal, PowerShell, or the Azure Monitor Agent Command Line Interface (CLI). The following sections provide an overview of how to configure the Azure Monitor Agent using each of these methods.
Configuring Azure Monitor Agent using the Azure Portal
Customers can configure the Azure Monitor Agent using the Azure portal. To configure the agent, customers need to first select the type of data collector they want to use. Once the data collector is selected, customers can configure the agent to collect security events from the selected data collector. Customers can also configure the agent to collect security events from other sources, such as the Windows Event Logs, Linux Syslogs, Azure Security Center, Azure Log Analytics, and Azure AD.
Configuring Azure Monitor Agent using PowerShell
Customers can also configure the Azure Monitor Agent using PowerShell. To configure the agent, customers need to first select the type of data collector they want to use. Once the data collector is selected, customers can configure the agent to collect security events from the selected data collector. Customers can also configure the agent to collect security events from other sources, such as the Windows Event Logs, Linux Syslogs, Azure Security Center, Azure Log Analytics, and Azure AD.
Configuring Azure Monitor Agent using the Azure Monitor Agent CLI
Finally, customers can configure the Azure Monitor Agent using the Azure Monitor Agent Command Line Interface (CLI). The Azure Monitor Agent CLI provides a command line interface for customers to configure the agent. To configure the agent using the CLI, customers need to first select the type of data collector they want to use. Once the data collector is selected, customers can configure the agent to collect security events from the selected data collector. Customers can also configure the agent to collect security events from other sources, such as the Windows Event Logs, Linux Syslogs, Azure Security Center, Azure Log Analytics, and Azure AD.
Conclusion
Azure Monitor Agent can be used to collect security events from Windows and Linux systems, applications, and services. Depending on the environment, customers may need to configure different kinds of data collectors to collect security events. This article provided an overview of the different types of data collectors and how to configure them. Using the Azure portal, PowerShell, and the Azure Monitor Agent CLI, customers can configure the Azure Monitor Agent to collect security events from the selected data collector.
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