Log Format

Definitions

1. The structure and syntax used to record log entries, including field order, timestamp style, identifiers, and message content. Consistent log formats are important for parsing, correlation, and security analytics across different systems.

   In plain English: The structure or layout used for log entries.

   Example: "The SIEM parser broke when the new appliance shipped logs in a different log format than the previous model."

Related Terms

• Access Log
• Endpoint Agent
• Endpoint Monitoring
• Log Collector
• Log Monitoring
• Log Pipeline
• Log Source
• Monitoring Agent