CompTIA Security+ Certification SY0-601: The Total Course - Log Files

The video tutorial emphasizes the importance of log files in network security, explaining how they can help detect suspicious activities and reverse engineer attacks. It discusses securing log files by forwarding them to a centralized logging host. The tutorial covers tools for managing logs in both Windows and Linux environments, including the use of Event Viewer and PowerShell in Windows, and various commands in Linux. It highlights the need for log file security and the benefits of centralized logging to prevent data compromise.

How do Linux log files differ from Windows log files in terms of storage?

What are some commands used in Linux to view log files?

What is the purpose of the event ID in Windows log entries?