Log sources and collection

Definition and example

Log sources and collection is the focus of this lesson. Collect only approved sources such as authentication, endpoint, firewall and application logs. Document ownership, retention and access controls. Practice: Create a short note for ‘Log sources and collection’ in a local training document. Apply the idea to a fictional or deliberately provided sample, record what you checked, and note one limitation. Do not use real credentials, private records or systems without written permission. The task asks you to apply that idea in a small example: Which log sources can help detect account misuse. Before you run the code, predict what should happen. Then Inspect the result produced by the exercise and compare it with your prediction. If the result differs, change one relevant line and run it again. Testing one change at a time makes the cause of a result easier to understand.