Industry leader in signal management solutions, Lightware, has announced that the latest firmware update for its whole Taurus product family (including TPX, TPN and the standalone UCX variants) will introduce a powerful new security feature: Remote System Logging.
“The Taurus is Lightware’s flagship universal matrix switcher, allowing users to share content, switch hosts and control meeting rooms easily,” explains Gergely Vida, CEO at Lightware. “The product’s latest firmware update offers more peace of mind, in addition to its comprehensive connectivity options. We hope this update will be a great help to users.”
Remote System Logging enables Taurus devices to automatically forward system logs to an external, centralized server, such as SIEM system, in standard syslog formats (RFC3164 or RFC5424). This removes the need to store logs locally, allowing for easier monitoring, analysis and long-term storage.
The update gives administrators simplified visibility into device activity across networks without having to manually access each device individually, making it easier to troubleshoot, detect anomalies, and spot suspicious behaviour. This solution will be particularly beneficial for security-sensitive sectors such as banks, government and defence.
In addition to centralized visibility, Remote System Logging supports secure, encrypted log transmission using TCP, UDP and TLS network protocols. It works with both secure and standard types of connections and can be easily set up with Lightware’s LW3 commands. A Graphical User Interface (GUI) will also be added later for further convenience. Local logging remains an option, whilst syslog provides the opportunity for external sharing.
Users can choose where to send the logs, how to send them, and in what format, making it a flexible option for organizations that need strong security, as well as large organizations where multiple devices need to be managed and errors quickly identified.
The update is now available across all Taurus products with firmware update support. “At Lightware we are always looking for new ways to create rewarding customer experiences with our devices,“ says Vida. “The latest Remote System Logging update for the popular Taurus range gives IT administrators and integrators the power to streamline operations and meet regulatory compliance regulations, all whilst keeping their data safe and secure.”
