In today’s cybersecurity landscape, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms play a critical role in detecting, analyzing, and responding to security threats across an organization. By collecting and analyzing logs from applications, devices, and systems, SIEM solutions help ensure compliance, operational insights, and proactive security monitoring.

Files.com seamlessly integrates with SIEM platforms, enabling organizations to centralize file activity logs, monitor threats, and enhance their security posture. Let’s explore how Files.com works with SIEM platforms and the different types of logs you can access.

What Is SIEM?

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platforms provide a centralized solution for:

• Log Management and Compliance: Collecting and storing logs to meet regulatory requirements (e.g., SOC 2, GDPR).
• Security Monitoring and Alerting: Analyzing log data to detect anomalies and trigger alerts for potential security incidents.
• Operational Insights: Providing actionable data to optimize workflows and improve system performance.

Organizations rely on SIEM solutions to proactively identify threats and respond in real-time to minimize risks.

How Files.com Integrates with Your SIEM

Files.com maintains logs of all activities on the platform, from file transfers to API requests. These logs can be seamlessly integrated into any SIEM platform that accepts logs in JSON format over HTTP.

Simple and Flexible Integration

Setting up Files.com with your SIEM platform is quick and straightforward:

1. Log in to Files.com.
2. Navigate to Integrations and select your SIEM vendor.
3. Set your destination URL (HTTP event collector in your SIEM).
4. Input any required tokens or keys for authentication.
5. Start receiving real-time logs directly into your SIEM dashboard.

Broad Compatibility

While some SIEM vendors use legacy protocols, Files.com’s modern log delivery system ensures compatibility with over 95% of SIEM vendors.

Files.com offers native integration with the following SIEM platforms:

• Splunk (Enterprise and Cloud)
• Microsoft Sentinel
• New Relic
• Datadog
• Sumo Logic
• Amazon SNS
• Slack
• Any other SIEM platform using the generic JSON connector.

This flexibility means you can leverage Files.com logs in your preferred SIEM solution, ensuring no disruption to your existing workflows.

Log Types Available in Files.com

Files.com provides a comprehensive set of log types to help you monitor activity and ensure security compliance. You can choose to send all logs to your SIEM or direct specific log types to different destinations, depending on your requirements.

Here are the primary log types available:

File Transfer Logs

• Covers SFTP, FTP, WebDAV activities.
• Tracks file uploads, downloads, deletions, and transfers.

Integration Logs

• Monitors activities between Files.com and connected remote servers, sync jobs, and on-premises agents.

Automations

• Logs actions triggered by automation workflows, such as scheduled tasks or rules-based processes.

API Requests

• Provides visibility into API calls, including endpoints accessed and responses.

Outbound Emails

• Tracks notifications and email activity sent through Files.com.

Public Hosting Logs

• Monitors access to publicly shared files and folders.

ExaVault APIs

• Tracks API activity specific to ExaVault integrations.

By ingesting these logs into your SIEM, you gain real-time insights into platform activity, helping you identify suspicious behavior, audit usage, and maintain compliance.

Why Integrate Files.com with Your SIEM?

Integrating Files.com with your SIEM enhances your organization’s ability to:

• Monitor Security Threats: Real-time visibility into file activities helps detect anomalies and prevent potential breaches.
• Simplify Compliance Audits: Centralized log management makes it easier to meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements.
• Improve Operational Efficiency: Analyze workflows and system activity to optimize processes and performance.

With simple setup, broad compatibility, and comprehensive log coverage, Files.com enables organizations to fully leverage their SIEM platform for advanced file activity monitoring.

Conclusion

Files.com’s seamless integration with SIEM platforms ensures that all file activity, API requests, and automations are logged and available for centralized monitoring. By feeding these logs into your SIEM solution, you can enhance security, streamline compliance efforts, and gain valuable operational insights.

Whether you’re using Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Datadog, or any other leading SIEM tool, Files.com’s modern, JSON-based log delivery system provides the flexibility and visibility your organization needs to stay secure and compliant.

Set up your Files.com-SIEM integration today and start taking control of your file activity logs!