We are happy to announce the latest release of NXLog Platform, version 1.7. This release introduces key enhancements focused on the usability and performance of the log discovery UI, as well as the SMTP integration with Microsoft 365. Read on for more details about these updates. Improved log discovery NXLog Platform 1.7 introduces the beta release of a new log discovery UI with significant improvements in usability and performance:

Today, most enterprises use a security log analytics solution or SIEM (Security Information & Event Management), but analytics are only as good as the data fed into your solution. If you’re missing data sources or are failing to extract full value from the data, you won’t see the big picture. This is an issue new customers commonly mention to NXLog. That’s why one of our key goals is to provide a solid data collection layer that ensures all relevant data is collected and properly fed into the SIEM.

Most corporate environments require a login, and Identity and Access Management (IAM) is a solution that helps manage that process in different ways. IAM ensures that only the necessary people can access the relevant IT resources. Each user, device or service is assigned a unique digital identity. So, when an employee logs into a company system, IAM confirms that person’s identity. This might involve a login/password check, multi-factor authentication, or both.

Nation-state-sponsored hacking stories are everyone’s favorite Hollywood movies — until our personal or corporate sensitive data shows up on the dark web for sale, being compromised. In real life, cyber espionage groups’s activities trigger security enforcement. First in the government sector, then the government standards slowly shift industry norms starting by gently forcing vendors who are also selling into government contracts. In the case of the recently announced playbook on MICROSOFT EXPANDED CLOUD LOGS IMPLEMENTATION PLAYBOOK, issued by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), it all started in July 2023, when the Chinese cyber espionage group Storm-0558 exploited a vulnerability in Microsoft’s Outlook email system to gain unauthorized access to email accounts belonging to U.

Monitoring and centralizing Remote Desktop logs is critical for IT security, compliance, and operational efficiency, and NXLog Platform makes it simple and scalable. Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) is a powerful Windows feature that allows users to access a computer remotely over the network. While convenient and widely used, it’s also a potential entry point for attackers. Understanding how to check and analyze RDP connection logs can help detect unauthorized access, troubleshoot issues, and maintain system integrity.

NXLog Community Edition was launched many years ago and, being cross-platform and highly versatile, quickly became a leading log collection tool. With millions of downloads, it is widely used across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments. While over 70% of users have upgraded to the more feature-rich and robust NXLog Enterprise Edition, many still rely on NXLog Community Edition due to its flexibility and fit for many use cases. However, as technology advances and business and security demands grow, we are excited to introduce NXLog Platform—a modern, comprehensive solution that offers enhanced functionality and performance.