What does the Fortilogd daemon primarily handle?

The Fortilogd daemon plays a crucial role in the operation of Fortinet's logging and analytics framework. Its primary function is to facilitate real-time log forwarding between FortiGate devices and the FortiAnalyzer. This means that any logs generated by FortiGate firewalls, such as security events, traffic logs, and system events, are efficiently collected and forwarded to the FortiAnalyzer for centralized logging, analysis, and reporting. This setup enables security administrators to have a comprehensive view of their network activity and security posture in real time.

The importance of real-time log forwarding cannot be overstated, as it allows for timely responses to security incidents and ensures that all logs are available for further analysis and forensic investigations. This daemon streams log data, ensuring that it reaches the FortiAnalyzer without delay, which is critical for maintaining security and operational awareness in a dynamic network environment.