The Cribl Search Palo Alto Firewalls Syslog Pack simplifies visualization and analysis of syslog data from Palo Alto Networks firewalls, covering traffic, threat, system, and configuration logs without data movement. The pack offers pre-built, customizable dashboards for each log type plus saved searches for querying, alerting, and notifications. Using this pack will help you accelerate security and network investigations and reduce time-to-insight for SecOps, NetOps, and platform teams.
This pack also includes a Search data type designed specifically to parse the comma-separated syslog format produced by Palo Alto firewalls, making it easy to extract fields, run queries, set alerts, and visualize key metrics from day one. Sample data is included for immediate exploration, so users can preview the dashboards and searches before connecting live data streams.
Key Features
Purpose-built Dashboards: Tailored views for traffic flows, threat detection, system events, and config changes, with full customisation options.
No Data Lift-and-Shift: Query Palo Alto syslog directly in object storage or Cribl Lake, reducing costs and latency compared to traditional SIEM ingestion.
Sample Data Included: Explore dashboards and saved searches instantly before connecting real Palo Alto syslog streams.
Installation Steps
Open Cribl Search in your Cribl deployment.
Select Packs (top left) → Add Pack → Add from Dispensary.
Search for "Palo Alto Firewalls Syslog" or install directly from the Packs site.
Configure the pack with your dataset in Cribl Lake or cloud object storage (AWS S3, Azure Blob, etc.).
When creating the dataset, be sure to select the datatype defined within the pack to enable proper parsing.
This pack makes Palo Alto firewall observability faster, easier, and more flexible—whether you're supporting cloud, on-prem, or hybrid deployments. With ready-to-use dashboards, sample data, and direct-search capability, your team can move from raw syslog to actionable security insight in minutes.
If you're looking to improve investigation speed, reduce operational overhead, and maximize the value of your Palo Alto logs, this pack is a great starting point.
