Overview

This document describes the logging configuration for a firepower threat defense via firepower management system.

Steps of Configuration

All logging related configurations can be configured when you navigate to the platform setting tab under Device tab. Choose Devices>>platform setting as shown in image.

Either click the pencil icon in order to edit the policy that exists or click New Policy and choose Threat Defense Setting in order too create a new FTD policy as shown in the image.

Choose the FTD appliance to apply this policy and click Save as shown in figure.

Configure Global Syslog Configuration

There are certain configuration which are applicable for both Local and External Logging. This section deals with the mandatory and optional parameters which can be configured for syslog.

Logging Setup

Logging setup options are applicable for local and external logging. In order to configure logging setup, choose Devices>>Platform setting.

Choose syslog>>Logging Setup

Basic Logging Setup

• Enable Logging: Check the Enable Logging checkbox in order to enable logging. This is a mandatory option.