WatchGuard Firebox System 7.0 User Guide

Setting Global Logging and Notification PreferencesSetting the log encryption keyThe log connection (but not the log file) between the Fireboxand a log host is encrypted for security purposes. Boththe management station and the WSEP application musthave the same encryption key.NOTEYou must enter an encryption key for the log host to receivelogs from the Firebox. It must be the same key used whenadding a WSEP application to the management station.From the WatchGuard Security Event Processor user interface:1 Select File => Set Log Encryption Key.2 Enter the log encryption key in both text boxes. ClickOK.Setting Global Logging and NotificationPreferencesThe WatchGuard Security Event Processor lists the connectedFirebox and displays its status. It has three controlareas, which are used as follows:Log Files tabSpecify the maximum number of records stored inthe log file.Reports tabSchedule regular reports of log activity.Notification tabControl to whom and how notification takes place.Together, these controls set the general parameters for mostglobal event processing and notification properties.User Guide 211