Monitor Windows event logs with Datadog

Monitoring Windows event logs is crucial for maintaining the security and health of your systems. These logs record system and application activity, user actions, and background processes, providing valuable information for detecting potential security breaches and other issues in your environment. Key events to monitor include successful or failed logon attempts, changes to user accounts and security groups, Windows Task Scheduler tasks, application crashes, and Microsoft Defender Antivirus activities. By collecting and analyzing these logs with tools like Datadog, you can quickly respond to suspicious activity and improve the overall security of your systems.