Exam 156-587 Topic 3 Question 81 Discussion

SmartEvent is a unified security event management and analysis solution that collects and analyzes data from multiple sources to identify and respond to security threats. SmartEvent consists of three main components: Log Server, Correlation Unit, and SmartEvent Server1. The three main processes that govern these SmartEvent components are:
eventiasv: This process is responsible for indexing the logs received from the Log Server and storing them in the SmartEvent database. It also performs log consolidation and compression to optimize the disk space usage2.
eventiarp: This process is responsible for running the predefined and custom correlation rules on the indexed logs and generating security events based on the rule criteria. It also sends notifications and triggers automatic responses for the security events3.
eventiacu: This process is responsible for providing the web-based user interface for SmartEvent, which allows the administrators to view, analyze, and manage the security events. It also provides the SmartEvent API for external integration4. Reference: Check Point Processes and Daemons5, SmartEvent Administration Guide1
1: https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.10_SmartEvent_AdminGuide/html_frameset.htm 2: https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.10_SmartEvent_AdminGuide/Content/Topics-SmartEvent/SmartEvent-Components.htm#_Toc64167467 3: https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.10_SmartEvent_AdminGuide/Content/Topics-SmartEvent/SmartEvent-Components.htm#_Toc64167468 4: https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.10_SmartEvent_AdminGuide/Content/Topics-SmartEvent/SmartEvent-Components.htm#_Toc64167469 5: https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk97638