FortiAnalyzer Event Generation

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Which logs generate events in FortiAnalyzer?

Logs with high severity
Logs from specific devices
All logs received
Only logs matching specified criteria (correct)

What determines if an event needs to be created in FortiAnalyzer?

Event handlers (correct)
Device type
Log details
Threat type

Can event handlers in FortiAnalyzer be customized?

Event handlers cannot be created from scratch
Only some event handlers can be customized
No, they are predefined and cannot be changed
Yes, they can be cloned and customized (correct)

Where can you view the generated events in FortiAnalyzer?

Event Monitor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the criteria used by event handlers to generate events in FortiAnalyzer?

Threat type, device type, log type, among others (A) Signup and view all the answers

How can you manage event handlers in FortiAnalyzer?

Enable, disable, clone, and customize them (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do event handlers look for in the logs in FortiAnalyzer?

Specific conditions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What types of events can be generated in FortiAnalyzer?

Endpoint, threat, and system events (C) Signup and view all the answers

Are all logs received by FortiAnalyzer used to generate events?

No, only logs matching specified criteria (C) Signup and view all the answers

Can predefined event handlers in FortiAnalyzer be customized?

Yes, they can be cloned and customized (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following can be used to customize event handlers?

Both A and B (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the matching criteria for event handlers?

Devices, subnets, pre-filters, and log type/subtype (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of pre-filters in event handlers?

To exclude certain logs from being matched by other filters (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the second section of event handlers consist of?

Details that will be added to the events generated (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do generic text filters allow in event handlers?

More precise and flexible control over which logs will trigger an event (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be included in custom messages in event handlers?

Variables and log fields (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be done with event information in notifications?

Include it in emails, SNMP traps, fabric connectors, or syslog server (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to use notification methods for event information?

Setting up a back end, such as an email server (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a prefilter in event handlers?

To exclude certain logs from being matched by other filters (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a matching criteria for event handlers?

Log frequency (A) Signup and view all the answers