The gtls (GnuTLS) driver is a transport driver used by the rsyslog system to send and receive syslog messages securely over TLS (Transport Layer Security) or SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) encrypted connections. This driver is part of rsyslog's capabilities for secure and encrypted log message transmission, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of log data during transit.
Here's how the gtls driver works:
Encryption: The gtls driver encrypts syslog messages before transmitting them over a network, making it difficult for unauthorized parties to intercept and read log data.
Authentication: It can also provide server and/or client authentication, ensuring that both the sending and receiving parties are who they claim to be. This helps prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
Certificate Configuration: To use the gtls driver, you typically need to configure SSL/TLS certificates on both the sender (client) and receiver (server) sides. These certificates are used for encryption and authentication.
TCP or UDP: The gtls driver can be used with both TCP and UDP as the underlying transport protocol. This allows for flexibility in how syslog messages are transmitted securely.
Configuration: rsyslog provides configuration options to specify the use of the gtls driver, including settings for certificates, private keys, and other SSL/TLS parameters.
The gtls driver is one of several transport drivers available in rsyslog to support various transport and encryption options. It's particularly useful in scenarios where secure and encrypted communication of log data is required to meet security and compliance requirements.
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