Getting Data In

Correct syntax for syslog source in props.conf for SEDCMD

jbertoli
Engager

I would like to ensure that ssn's are anonymized, can anyone tell me what the source type should be for syslog? In the splunk browser the source shows up as udp:514, how should this be added to the source reference in the props.conf file. Cheers jb

[source::.../upd:514]
SEDCMD-accounts = s/ssn=\"\d{3}\-\d{2}\-\d{4}\"/=>\"xxx-xx-xxxx\"/g 
Tags (1)
0 Karma

ftk
Motivator

If you want to work off of the source field and the source is indeed udp:514, put this in your props.conf:

[source::udp:514]
SEDCMD-accounts = s/ssn=\"\d{3}-\d{2}-\d{4}\"/=>\"xxx-xx-xxxx\"/g

Or you could work off of whatever sourcetype is assigned to the data. If the sourcetype syslog is assigned, configure props.conf as follows:

[syslog]
SEDCMD-accounts = s/ssn=\"\d{3}-\d{2}-\d{4}\"/=>\"xxx-xx-xxxx\"/g
Got questions? Get answers!

Join the Splunk Community Slack to learn, troubleshoot, and make connections with fellow Splunk practitioners in real time!

Meet up IRL or virtually!

Join Splunk User Groups to connect and learn in-person by region or remotely by topic or industry.

Get Updates on the Splunk Community!

Splunk Add-on for Microsoft Windows 11.0.3: Parse Once, Search Faster

The updated Splunk Add-on for Microsoft Windows helps customers search Windows events faster by reducing ...

What's New in Splunk Enterprise Security 8.8 and Beyond

Threats move at machine speed. Keeping up should not depend on having the biggest budget, the largest team, or ...

A Four-Part Event Series: State of Observability - Where AI Meets Performance

As AI agents take on more complex tasks, teams need greater visibility into how they behave, what they cost, ...