Syslog Service

Description

The SYSLOG SERVICE page allows you to configure the Syslog server settings for the security logs generated by the EIFE interface.

The EIFE interface logs 2048 security events before the oldest events are over written by newer events.

Ensure the security logs are exported on a regular basis from the EIFE interface by:

Manual log export in CSV format.
Automatic export of the security logs using the Export Interval parameter.

NOTE: Syslog service can also be configured by using the CAE software. For more information, refer to the EcoStruxure Cybersecurity Admin Expert Guide in Related Documents.

Ensure that the Syslog server is installed in your monitoring PC.

Navigation to the Syslog Service Page

To view the SYSLOG SERVICE page, click SECURITY > SYSLOG SERVICE.

Syslog Service Parameters

Parameter	Description	Value
Syslog Logging Service	Allows you to enable/disable the Syslog service.	Default setting: Disabled
SysLog Server Address	Allows you to enter the server name or IP address of the Syslog server.	–
Connection Mode	Allows you to select the connection type.	Default setting: TCP
SysLog Server Port	Allows you to enter the Syslog server port number.	Setting range: 1...65534 Default setting: 801
Export Interval	Allows you to set the interval for the export of Syslog logging file.	Setting range: 10...3600 s Default setting: 300 s

Export to CSV

Click the Export to CSV button to export the security log files in CSV format. The content of the security logs comply with the Syslog standard.

Test Connection

Click the Test Connection button to verify the connection between the EIFE interface and Syslog server. During the test, the EIFE interface will connect with the Syslog server and the user will be notified if the connection is established or not.