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CHAPTER 12 Monitoring Firebox Activity
An important part of an effective network security policy is the
monitoring of network events. Monitoring enables you to recognize
patterns, identify potential attacks, and take appropriate action. If an
attack occurs, the records kept by the WatchGuard Firebox System will
help you reconstruct what happened.
The extensive logging provided with the Firebox System can also be
useful in debugging network services, solving routing problems, and
identifying other network configuration issues. For more information on
logging, see the following collection of FAQs:
https://support.watchguard.com/advancedfaqs/log_main.asp
Firebox Monitors and HostWatch are two tools for monitoring traffic
through the Firebox.
Firebox Monitors
Firebox Monitors is a user interface providing several real-time displays
of activity through the Firebox.