Introduction
This document describes how to manage data with log exports or the Reporting API in Cisco Umbrella.
Prerequisites
Requirements
There are no specific requirements for this document.
Components Used
The information in this document is based on Cisco Umbrella.
The information in this document was created from the devices in a specific lab environment. All of the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is live, ensure that you understand the potential impact of any command.
Overview
Umbrella is a powerful tool that gives you a lot of information about your internet traffic. Here is a simple guide to help you decide how to best consume your data:
Use Case |
Granularity / Type |
Recommendation |
Considerations |
Compliance/Long term event retention |
Export and store all events |
S3: Customer- owned bucket |
It is possible to use Cisco Managed Bucket but information is only retained up to 30 days. |
SIEM: Event Correlation |
Export all events |
S3: Cisco-managed bucket |
Information is only retained up to 30 days; offloading needs to be handled. |
Dashboard KPI/Widgets |
Activity Search/Aggregations |
Reporting API |
Query must be well tuned as a broad query can result in timeouts. |
Generate Reports |
Aggregations |
Reporting API |
|
SOAR Workflow: Trigger |
Activity Search |
Reporting API |
Query must be well tuned as a broad query can result in timeouts. |
Additional Information