In most companies, the IT landscape is the result of years of changes. With each new location and each shift in compliance requirements, more tools were added. The result is a disorganized collection of individual solutions that somehow exist side by side: one tool for log management, another for endpoint security, separate applications for data loss prevention, Active Directory reporting, cloud monitoring, and compliance reports. Each tool works in isolation, generates its own alerts, and can only be properly operated with the right knowledge.
This is where Log360 from ManageEngine comes in. The platform consolidates all the key functions—from log collection to threat analysis to compliance and cloud security—into a single interface.
What is Log360?
Log360 is a SIEM solution from the manufacturer ManageEngine. It consolidates security-relevant data from various sources and provides a central platform for analysis. Over 750 log sources are supported, including:
- Windows and Linux servers
- Network devices
- Firewalls
- Databases
- Applications
- Active Directory
- Exchange and cloud services such as AWS or Microsoft 365
The platform goes beyond merely collecting log files.
Examples include:
- Event logs for logins, changes to group policies, failed logins on Windows servers.
- Log files for blocked connections, ports, and attack patterns from firewalls.
- Changes to user accounts, group memberships, permissions (Active Directory).
- Logs for incoming/outgoing messages, access, and spam filters on the email server (Exchange, M365).
- Logs for changes to resources, permissions, and network security groups in cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Additionally, it is enhanced with features for threat detection, data loss prevention, incident response, cloud security, and compliance management. This makes Log360 the central control point for the entire IT infrastructure.
What can Log360 from ManageEngine do?
The platform processes log files from different sources in real-time, correlates security-relevant events, and augments these analyses with modules for data and access protection.
Log Management:
- Central collection of log data from servers, network devices, firewalls, applications, and cloud services
- Unified display of all logs through the custom log parser
- Display in dashboards and reports with drill-down options
- Archiving of log files for compliance with legal retention requirements
Example: A firewall reports an unusually high number of requests to a port, while a Windows server experiences repeated failed logins. Log360 captures both events in real-time, links them through predefined correlation rules, and alerts about a possible brute-force attack.
Threat Detection:
- Correlation engine with over 30 attack scenarios
- Automatic threat intelligence feeds for current indicators
- Detecting anomalies via User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)
- Support for the MITRE ATT&CK framework for structured attack analysis
Example: A user logs in from different countries within a short time frame. Log360 compares the logins with the usual behavior (UEBA: User and Entity Behavior Analytics), detects the deviation, and triggers an alarm for a possible account takeover.
Data Loss Prevention:
- Identifying sensitive data such as credit card numbers or social security IDs
- Monitoring file changes and permissions (File Integrity Monitoring)
- Real-time alerts for unauthorized access
- Forensic analysis after incidents
Example: A file containing confidential customer data is copied to an external storage device. Log360 identifies the file using predefined patterns such as credit card numbers, logs the action through File Integrity Monitoring, and triggers a real-time alert about a potential data leak.
Incident Response:
- Automatically creating incidents for suspicious events
- Integrated ticketing system or connection to external solutions
- Playbooks for recurring scenarios
- Visualizing event workflows in an incident workbench
Example: After a series of failed logins, a suspicious account is automatically locked. Log360 creates an incident ticket, starts a predefined playbook, and notifies the IT department.
Compliance:
- Preconfigured reports for GDPR, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOX, and other standards
- Custom rules via a graphical compliance rule builder
- Dashboards for real-time monitoring of compliance requirements
Example: For an ISO 27001 audit, the auditor requires a list of all administrative logins from the last 90 days. Log360 retrieves the relevant log files, generates a report in the required format, and provides the compliance proof.
Cloud Security:
- Monitoring AWS, Azure, Salesforce, and Google Cloud
- Detecting shadow IT via unauthorized applications
- Machine learning-based analyses for abnormal behavior
Example: A new account with extensive administrator rights is created in Azure. Log360 detects the change via the cloud API, flags it as a security risk, and alerts about a possible privilege escalation scenario.
Security and Risk Management:
- Analyzing Active Directory based on security policies
- Vigil IQ for threat detection, investigation, and response (TDIR)
- Adaptive alerts based on machine learning
- Automated playbooks to reduce detection and response times
Example: A user is accidentally assigned the “Domain Admin” role in Active Directory. Log360 identifies the deviation from security policies, flags it as a high risk, and recommends the removal of the rights via a playbook.
What is Log360 used for?
Log360 is used to derive actionable information from scattered log data and unify security processes. Typical use cases are in the daily work of IT departments and in proving compliance to auditors and regulatory authorities.
Key Areas of Application:
- Detection of attack patterns in real-time
- Monitoring of sensitive data stores
- Supporting forensic analyses
- Proving compliance
- Reducing the number of software solutions used
Who is Log360 suitable for?
Log360 is designed for companies that want to unify their systems and are looking for a central solution, regardless of the size of their IT infrastructure.
Target industries include:
- Financial services
- Government and public sector
- Educational institutions
- Healthcare organizations
- Manufacturing, retail, and technology companies
Why Log360 is worth it
Log360 from ManageEngine reduces complex IT environments in the field of software security to a minimum. Instead of running multiple individual solutions in parallel, there is one tool with all the key functions in one platform: log analysis, cyberattack detection, data protection, cloud monitoring, compliance, and much more. As a result, the solution becomes a valuable tool that creates transparency, detects threats from the web faster, and also meets all regulatory requirements.
Interested?
Join our German webinar on November 20, 2025, to learn more about Log360 and see how the solution can enhance your IT security and compliance processes. Register now and secure your spot!