In modern IT environments, logs are the backbone of visibility and security. Every MikroTik router generates valuable logs — from firewall activity to VPN connections and system performance. But without the right tools, this information becomes difficult to analyze, correlate, and act upon.

That’s where the integration of Graylog, MikroTik, and the MikroTik SD-WAN platform comes in, providing centralized log management, enhanced security insights, and simplified network operations.

What is Graylog?

Graylog is a powerful open-source log management and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platform. It allows organizations to:

• Collect and centralize logs from different devices and applications

• Parse and normalize log data for easy search and filtering

• Create dashboards and alerts to monitor real-time activity

• Detect anomalies, security threats, and performance issues

• Store logs for compliance and auditing purposes

With Graylog, IT teams transform raw logs into actionable insights, improving both security and operational efficiency.

Why MikroTik?

MikroTik routers, powered by RouterOS, are widely used for their flexibility, affordability, and enterprise-grade features. They generate logs that provide visibility into:

• Firewall rules and packet filtering

• VPN tunnels (L2TP, IPsec, WireGuard)

• WAN link performance and failover events

• User access and authentication attempts

• System errors, warnings, and updates

However, when managed individually, logs can be hard to interpret. That’s why centralizing MikroTik logs in Graylog is a game-changer.

The Role of MikroTik SD-WAN

The MikroTik SD-WAN platform elevates log management by providing cloud-based centralization of all MikroTik routers, combined with automation and intelligence.

With SD-WAN, you can:

• Forward logs securely to a centralized Graylog server

• Monitor multiple MikroTik devices from a single dashboard

• Gain visibility into WAN health, VPN stability, and firewall activity

• Automate backup, failover, and security policies

• Receive real-time alerts when network anomalies occur

👉 Explore more in the official MikroTik SD-WAN documentation.

Graylog + MikroTik + SD-WAN: Turning Logs into Intelligence

By combining these three solutions, you get:

1. MikroTik generating detailed network and security logs.

2. Graylog centralizing and analyzing those logs, creating dashboards and alerts.

3. MikroTik SD-WAN automating network policies and ensuring logs are collected consistently across all sites.

The result: full visibility, enhanced security, and smarter decision-making for your network.