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Graylog Content: Illuminate

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Expert-built parsers, dashboards, and alerts that accelerate detection across cloud, endpoint, and network sources. Graylog Illuminate content gives your team a head start. With out-of-the-box content packs for AWS, Microsoft 365, Palo Alto Networks, and dozens more, you can centralize logs, normalize data, and surface threats—without custom development. From the moment data starts flowing, Illuminate provides parsers, dashboards, and detection rules that help analysts zero in on critical activity: catching real threats, not configuring fields.

Graylog Content Highlights

Cloud Coverage Without Gaps

Prebuilt content surfaces risks across AWS, Azure, GCP, and more.

Faster Forensics, Fewer Clicks

Normalize endpoint logs to cut investigation time in half.

Built-In Use Case Mapping

Know exactly which logs you need for every detection scenario.

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Graylog Content — A Closer Look

We know that Graylog is just one piece of your security puzzle. That’s why we offer out-of-the-box integrations with industry-leading platforms, including:

Input Wizard and Diagnostics

Get logs flowing—and know exactly what you’re missing.

The Graylog Input Wizard helps you quickly set up new data sources, but it also goes a step further: as you select use cases to support (e.g., lateral movement, privilege abuse), it flags any missing log types required for full coverage. This ensures your detection goals are aligned with your available data—before an alert even fires.

Input Wizard and Diagnostics Available in: Graylog Security | Graylog Enterprise | Graylog Open — Compare Plans

*Feature capabilities vary by plan.

Illuminate Content Hub

Easily discover, install, and manage prebuilt content.

See everything available in one place—what’s installed, what’s new, and what fits your environment. No guesswork, just fast enablement of useful content based on the data sources you have flowing into Graylog. With a clear, organized interface, you can quickly enable new sources, parsers, dashboards, and alerts.

Illuminate Content Hub Available in: Graylog Security | Graylog Enterprise — Compare Plans

*Feature capabilities vary by plan.

Illuminate Content

Parsers
Automatically structure incoming logs to fit the Graylog schema. This simplifies normalization and enables faster searches across diverse data sources.
Dashboards (Spotlights)
Get real-time visibility into key metrics with curated, high-signal dashboards. No need to start from scratch—they’re built for immediate insight into critical trends and anomalies.

Alerts & Sigma Rules
Detect threats with expert-curated Sigma rules tuned for common attack behaviors. Built-in alerts reduce noise and catch what matters.
Search Workflows
Investigate faster with parameterized dashboards that adapt to your queries. Pivot across data with precision, context, and less manual effort.

Illuminate Content Available in: Graylog Security | Graylog Enterprise — Compare Plans

*Feature capabilities vary by plan.

Illuminate Cloud Platforms

Eliminate blind spots with out-of-the-box content for services like CloudTrail, Security Lake, and Azure AD. Improve visibility and simplify compliance from a single platform.

AWS Services

CloudTrail, Kinesis, CloudWatch, Security Lake – Centralized logging & security monitoring.
Real-time threat detection with automated compliance reporting.
Seamless visibility across AWS environments.

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

GCP Logs, Google Workspace, Gmail – Real-time visibility & compliance monitoring.
Enhance cloud security with centralized log collection.

Microsoft O365 & Azure

Azure AD, SharePoint, Exchange, DLP Logs – Strengthen identity & access security.
Boost compliance with automated security monitoring.

Illuminate Cloud Platforms for AWS Services, Graylog Cloud Platform and Microsoft O365 & Azure Available in: Graylog Security | Graylog Enterprise — Compare Plans

*Feature capabilities vary by plan.

Illuminate Security & Endpoint Protection

Graylog integrates with leading endpoint security solutions, enhancing threat detection and system monitoring:

Bitdefender GravityZone – Real-time malware detection & system health insights.
Carbon Black – Endpoint activity, threat intelligence, and behavioral analytics.
CrowdStrike Falcon – EDR logs, incident detections, and forensic data.
Microsoft Defender & AppLocker – Antivirus alerts, exploit protection, and application control.
Symantec EDR/EPS – Endpoint threat detection, policy enforcement, and network security insights.
Symantec ProxySG – Secure web access logging, security filtering, and access control.

Illuminate Security & Endpoint Protection Available in: Graylog Security | Graylog Enterprise — Compare Plans

*Feature capabilities vary by plan.

Illuminate Network Security & Firewalls

Centralized log management for firewalls, VPNs, and network security devices:

Cisco ASA, Firepower, Meraki, Umbrella – Capture firewall events, VPN activity, and IPS logs.
Palo Alto Networks – Security logs, user activity monitoring, and policy enforcement.
Fortinet / FortiGate – Logs for firewall activity, intrusion detection, and web filtering.
Check Point Firewall – Access control, VPN activity, and threat prevention analytics.
SonicWall, Juniper SRX, WatchGuard, pfSense – Advanced intrusion detection and traffic monitoring.
F5 Networks – Load balancing, WAF events, and network security insights.

Illuminate Network Security & Firewalls Available in: Graylog Security | Graylog Enterprise — Compare Plans

*Feature capabilities vary by plan.

Illuminate Enterprise Applications & System Logs

Deeper visibility into system activities, security events, and operational performance:

PowerShell – Detect unauthorized actions with script execution and security event logs.
Sysmon – Monitor process creation, network connections, and file modifications.
Mail Servers (Postfix, Sendmail) – Track email traffic, spam filtering, and authentication events.
Windows Logs – Aggregate security, authentication, and application activity logs.
Linux Logs – Capture Syslog, auditd, SSH activity, and system daemons.
macOS Logs – Track system, security, and kernel messages for threat detection.

Illuminate Enterprise Applications & System Logs Available in: Graylog Security | Graylog Enterprise — Compare Plans

*Feature capabilities vary by plan.

Custom Content & The Graylog Information Model

Make your unique sources searchable, structured, and scalable. Graylog’s Information Model (GIM) standardizes data across your environment. For unique sources, our Professional Services team can build custom content that aligns with GIM—ensuring consistency and searchability.

Custom Content & The Graylog Information Model Available in: Graylog Security | Graylog Enterprise — Compare Plans

*Feature capabilities vary by plan.

Why Choose Graylog Content & Illuminate

Rapid Time to Value

Go from zero to detection in under an hour
No manual rule-writing or dashboard setup

Use Case-Aware Content

Map log coverage to real-world detection needs
Instantly identify gaps in data collection

Built for Real Analysts

Sigma rules mapped to known threats
Workflows built to reduce alert fatigue

"Why would you NOT use Graylog? It's easy to figure this out and has a very nice interface! Has a lot of nice features for both those that like to dig into the logs and for management to view dashboards. "

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What are Graylog’s integrations, and how do they improve security?

Graylog integrates with cloud platforms, endpoint security tools, network firewalls, and enterprise applications to provide centralized log management, real-time threat detection, and compliance-ready security insights. These integrations enhance security by:

Aggregating security logs from AWS, GCP, and Azure for complete cloud visibility.
Enhancing endpoint protection with Carbon Black, CrowdStrike, and Bitdefender.
Monitoring firewall activity from Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, and more.
Detecting threats in real-time through SIEM analytics and automated alerts.

What is Graylog Illuminate, and how does it enhance security monitoring?

Graylog Illuminate is a framework that enhances log analysis by providing:

Log parsing and normalization across diverse data sources.
Context enrichment to add deeper meaning and relevance to raw logs.
Dashboards and analytics tailored for specific use cases like threat detection, compliance, and operations.
A common schema that standardizes log data, making it easier to correlate and investigate across systems.

Illuminate helps security and IT teams better understand log data across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments, accelerating detection, improving reporting, and supporting more efficient incident investigations.

Which cloud platforms integrate with Graylog for security monitoring?

Graylog offers seamless security integrations with:

AWS Services (CloudTrail, Kinesis, Security Lake) – Centralized security logging & compliance monitoring.
Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – Aggregates logs from GCP services, Google Workspace, and Gmail.
Microsoft Azure & Office 365 – Integrates with Azure AD, SharePoint, Exchange, and DLP logs for access control & security auditing.

How does Graylog integrate with endpoint security tools for threat detection?

Graylog integrates with leading endpoint security solutions to improve malware detection, forensic investigation, and behavioral analytics. Supported tools include:

Bitdefender GravityZone – Real-time malware detection & system health insights.
Carbon Black – Endpoint activity monitoring, behavioral threat detection.
CrowdStrike Falcon – EDR logs, incident forensics, and exploit protection.
Microsoft Defender & AppLocker – Antivirus, exploit protection, and application security.

These integrations help security teams respond to threats faster by aggregating logs from multiple security solutions into one centralized SIEM platform.

Can Graylog be used for firewall and VPN security log management?

Yes! Graylog provides centralized log management for network security tools, including:

Firewalls: Cisco ASA, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Check Point.
VPN Activity: Cisco Meraki, WatchGuard, SonicWall, Juniper SRX.
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS): Logs from pfSense, Palo Alto, and Cisco Firepower.

By aggregating and analyzing firewall & VPN logs, Graylog detects suspicious activity, policy violations, and unauthorized access attempts in real-time.

What are the benefits of integrating enterprise applications with Graylog?

Graylog enhances enterprise security by integrating with system logs from critical applications such as:

PowerShell & Sysmon – Detect unauthorized admin actions & track security events.
Mail Servers (Postfix, Sendmail) – Monitor email security, spam filtering, and login activity.
Windows, Linux, macOS Logs – Capture system-wide authentication and operational events.

This integration helps IT teams quickly identify anomalies and proactively address security threats.

How does Graylog help with compliance and security auditing?

Graylog supports regulatory compliance and audit readiness by:

Collecting and normalizing log data from across cloud, network, and application environments.
Generating automated or on-demand compliance reports for frameworks like GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2, and PCI-DSS.
Tracking access, authentication, and policy violations through centralized dashboards.
Providing a consistent schema and searchable log history to simplify audit response and documentation.

With Illuminate and built-in reporting features, Graylog helps security teams stay compliant and audit-ready with less manual effort.

How does Graylog enhance threat detection across your environment?

Graylog improves threat detection through a combination of features designed to surface unusual or suspicious behavior across systems:

Anomaly Detection and Machine Learning models identify deviations from normal activity, helping detect threats earlier.
Illuminate enhances visibility by providing parsed, enriched, and normalized log data, making it easier to investigate incidents and correlate events.
Pre-built dashboards and common schema views simplify the identification of potential threats.
Graylog Security includes AI-generated report summaries, helping teams quickly understand key findings in investigations.

Together, these features empower security teams to detect and respond to threats faster, with clearer context and streamlined workflows.

Can Graylog integrate with XDR, MDR, and SOAR platforms?

Yes. Graylog is built to support modern security operations by integrating with XDR, MDR, and SOAR platforms in the following ways:

XDR and MDR platforms can send their log data to Graylog, where it is enriched, normalized, and analyzed for faster threat detection and improved visibility.
SOAR tools can integrate with Graylog to automate response workflows based on log events, anomaly detection, or defined threat indicators.
Graylog’s REST API and data forwarders support custom integrations, enabling seamless interoperability across your security stack.

By acting as the central investigation and analytics layer, Graylog enhances the value of your XDR, MDR, and SOAR solutions while providing a unified view across all log sources.

How do I set up Graylog integrations for security monitoring?

To integrate Graylog with security tools, follow these steps:

Identify log sources (cloud, firewall, endpoint security, enterprise applications).
Enable log forwarding from AWS, GCP, Office 365, firewalls, or SIEM tools.
Use Graylog’s built-in integrations or configure custom log ingestion using the REST API.
Set up alerts & security dashboards for real-time monitoring.

With Graylog’s pre-configured security dashboards, teams gain immediate visibility into their security posture.