Configure to send logs to Arctic Wolf

You can configure to forward syslog data to Arctic Wolf® for security monitoring.

These resources are required:

  • An activated and dedicated Collecteur de journaux virtuel (vLC)
    Note: Due to the high event volume observed during Early Access (EA) customer deployments, this integration requires a dedicated vLC to help maintain platform stability and performance and to reduce the risk of service disruptions caused by excessive log volume.
  • Administrative access to and the
  • Network connectivity between systems and the vLC

Configure logging levels in the vSphere Client

  1. Sign in to the using the format https://vsphere_server/ui.
  2. Select the primary .
  3. Navigate to Configure > General > Edit.
  4. Under Logging Settings, set the Log Level to Info.
  5. Click Save.

Configure syslog forwarding in the vCenter Server Management Interface (VAMI)

  1. Sign in as an administrator to the , using the format https://vcenter_ip:5480.
  2. Navigate to Syslog > Forwarding Configuration.
  3. Click Edit.
  4. In the Server Address field, enter the IP address of the vLC.
  5. In the Port field, enter 514.
  6. Save the configuration.

Provide configuration information to Arctic Wolf

  1. Sign in to the Portail unifié Arctic Wolf.
  2. In the navigation menu, click Tickets & Alerts > All Tickets.
  3. Perform the appropriate action, depending on if you are:
    • A new customer — In the Ticket Type list, select Onboarding. Then, click the existing [Deploy] Site Config: <ticket_subject> ticket.
    • An existing customer — Click Open a New Ticket.
  4. On the Open a New Ticket page, configure these settings:
    • What is this ticket related to? — Select General request.
    • Subject — Enter Syslog changes.
    • Related ticket (optional) — Keep empty.
    • Message — Enter this information for your Concierge Security® Team (CST):
      • Confirmation that you completed the steps in this configuration guide.
      • The IP address or hostname of the Capteur Arctic Wolf that you used during the configuration.
      • The IP address, timezone, and device type for all sources that you are forwarding.
      • Questions or comments that you have.
  5. Click Send Message.

    Your CST reviews the details to make sure that Arctic Wolf is successfully processing the logs.