Network security requires comprehensive visibility across all infrastructure components. FortiGate firewalls generate valuable security logs that, when properly integrated with Wazuh, provide enhanced threat detection and incident response capabilities. This integration transforms raw firewall logs into actionable security intelligence.

Syslog Protocol Foundation

Syslog serves as the communication bridge between FortiGate devices and Wazuh. This standardized protocol enables centralized log collection from network devices, servers, and applications. For security operations, syslog provides reliable, real-time log transmission that forms the backbone of effective monitoring systems.

Wazuh Processing Components

Decoders parse incoming log data into structured fields, transforming raw FortiGate messages into formats that Wazuh can analyze. These components extract key information like source IPs, destination ports, and action types from firewall logs.

Rules apply conditions to decoded data, generating alerts based on predefined criteria. They assign severity levels and…