File

Plain-text log files ingested from local or network storage, e.g., debug output, custom audit or legacy application logs.

Global Fields (4)

FieldType
ngs.id
Unique identifier for the log entry.
string
ngs.createdAt
Timestamp when the event was created locally.
pdate
ngs.indexedAt
Timestamp when the log was indexed into the SIEM.
pdate
ngs.source
Origin or source system of the log.
string

Reference-Specific Fields (4)

FieldType
file.path
string
file.message
text_general
file.localTimestamp
pdate
file.hostname
text_general

Sample Log Event

Below is a representative JSON log entry showing key fields as they’re emitted by the system. Depending on the context of the event, some fields may be omitted if they’re not applicable.