Object Management

Channel 📡

Channel is part of the alert module. It determines which alerts are communicated via which medium. When a notification policy is triggered, first the relevant person in the contact list is selected, then alerts are sent to this person via the specified channel. To create a channel you need to use two different channel types.

1. SMS

When the sms option is selected, sms is sent to the mobile phone number of the relevant contact. You can view the SMS providers supported by default in the list below.

2. E-Mail

When the E-mail option is selected, an e-mail is sent to the e-mail address of the relevant person. Mail is sent through our SMTP server. See the document below for detailed e-mail settings.

👉 How to add smtp server?

Aliases 🏷️

You can assign tags such as IP, Mac, device name, etc. to objects using Alias. You can see the matching objects and names both on the Log View page and on the Report View page and you can perform log tracking and analysis through this naming.

Certificates 🔏

You can add your CSR certificate to Logger or request a CSR certificate. You can also generate a self-signed certificate.

Certificate Usage Areas 📍

1. Hotspot (Captive Portal) Module

The Hotspot module operates as a WiFi authentication system. Certificates are used to securely serve the identity verification screen that users encounter when connecting to the WiFi network over HTTPS.

Benefits:

• Encrypted transmission of user credentials
• Protection against man-in-the-middle attacks
• Providing trusted connections

2. SIEM Web Interface

Certificates are used to provide secure HTTPS access to the SIEM product's management panel and web interface.

Benefits:

• Secure transmission of administrator login credentials
• Encrypted transfer of system data
• Prevention of browser security warnings

Certificate Types and Differences 🤔

Self-Signed Certificate

Characteristics:

• Created and signed by the system itself
• Does not require any Certificate Authority (CA)
• Quick and easy to create

Advantages:

• No cost required
• Ready for immediate use
• Ideal for internal network usage

Disadvantages:

• Browsers display security warnings
• No third-party verification
• Not suitable for publicly accessible systems

CSR (Certificate Signing Request) Certificate

Characteristics:

• Certificate request is created
• Signed by a trusted CA
• Requires official validation process

Advantages:

• Trusted and accepted by browsers
• Provides professional appearance
• Suitable for public access

Disadvantages:

• Requires additional cost
• CA approval process may take time
• Requires periodic renewal

Certificate Import 📥

The system also supports importing existing certificates (in PFX format). This feature:

• Enables the use of previously purchased certificates
• Provides compliance with corporate certificate policies
• Offers centralized certificate management capabilities

Usage Recommendations 💡

Internal Network/Test Environment: Use self-signed certificates Production/Public Access: Prefer CSR certificates Corporate Environment: Import existing certificates

Security Notes 📌

• Keep certificate private keys secure
• Renew expired certificates on time
• Enter certificate information correctly and completely
• Use strong key size (minimum 2048 bit)

Storage Adapters 🔏

The storage adapter is an important part of the export service. Below you can find the external storage services that Logger integrates with by default. The connection information requested from you may vary depending on the storage adapter you choose. After entering the connection information, optionally select Use Ssl.