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Automatically monitor computers and network devices through GFI EventsManager's wide range of
event log support; such as Text Logs, Windows
®
Event Logs, Syslogs, SNMP Traps Messages, Active
Monitoring Events and even custom event logs
Monitor computers and services running on your network through active monitoring features such
as continuous checking of HTTP/HTTPS/FTP site availability, server roles queries, firewall que-
ries and more
Optimize security and performance while tracking operational issues by auditing your critical
systems/devices; such as routers, firewall, sensors, servers and database engines
Create and maintain an automated network security system which detects intrusion attacks
Achieve compliance with various regulations and acts including SOX, PCI DSS, Code of Connection,
HIPAA, data protection laws and others
Proactively detect events which will lead to disaster such as hardware failure. When such events
are processed, GFI EventsManager provides an early warning to give you control and take cor-
rective action
Minimize the risk and business loss due to systems downtime and misconfiguration
Easily browse events from any number of databases through the extensive Events Browser; which
helps you carry out forensic investigations with minimal human input
Automatically processes and archives event logs, collecting and highlighting the information you
need to know about the most important events occurring in your network so you are never caught
off guard
Generate technical IT level and management level reports from the extensive list of reports and
also create new ones from existing reports or collected events
Protect your business by tracking the security events in your network. Find who is responsible for
security breaches and network threats
For a full list of features, refer to: http://www.gfi.com/eventsmanager#features