In a push-based log collection mechanism, the system or application actively sends (or “pushes”) log records to a designated storage location, which can be either on the local disk or over a network to a remote server. This is in contrast to a pull-based mechanism, where the log records are retrieved (or “pulled”) by the management server from the devices.

The push-based mechanism is often used for real-time monitoring and alerting because it allows for immediate transfer of log data as events occur. This method ensures that log records are consistently and reliably sent to a central repository without the need for a third-party service to request or retrieve them.

References: The EC-Council’s Certified SOC Analyst (CSA) program includes the study of various log collection mechanisms as part of its curriculum. The CSA study materials provide detailed explanations of push-based and other log collection mechanisms, emphasizing their role in effective security operations center (SOC) monitoring and incident response. For further information, please refer to the official EC-Council CSA study guides and related course materials.