Event Log Explorer¶
What Event Log Explorer does¶
Using this tool
Event Log Explorer supports event log analysis. In this guide, you will use it to filter an EVTX set by provider, identifier, account, and time. Follow the steps below and keep the output with your notes.
Tool guide at a glance¶
Filter an EVTX set by provider, identifier, account, and time.
A training EVTX set with host, channel, audit, and time zone context.
A validated event sequence with complete fields, surrounding records, and corroboration.
Evidence and safety
Treat rule matches as leads. Preserve EVTX files and do not rely on an event title or identifier alone. Record the input identifier, tool version, relevant commands or settings, time and time zone, output location, and any errors or limitations as you work.
Choose your journey¶
01Understand the evidenceLearn the event log analysis concepts and limitations.Complete when you can explain what the evidence can and cannot show.Beginner · No tool required 02Follow the Event Log Explorer guideFollow the steps and screenshots below.Complete when the documented workflow produces its expected output.Guided · SUSA workstation · Time varies 03Interactive labPractise the tool workflow in a safe browser simulation.Complete when the guided result is supported by the case evidence.Beginner · Browser only 04Full LabUse your own training data, keep the output and explain what you found.Complete when another analyst can reproduce and verify the outcome.Intermediate · Isolated lab
How the labs complement this guide
The Interactive Lab uses example records to practise investigation decisions. It does not run the installed tool or establish how that version behaves. The Full Lab uses your own training environment and evidence. Obtain or create the required input before starting; a case name in an exercise is not a download.
Accessing Event Log Explorer in SUSA¶
Event Log Explorer is a Windows tool used to view, analyse, and investigate Windows Event Logs more effectively than the built in Windows Event Viewer.
Download Event Log Explorer.
Fill out the personal details for registration. Select Home for Intended use.
After submitting your details, download the Event Log Explorer.
Move the downloaded executable to C:\Tools\Event Log Explorer. Double click it to begin install. Accept the agreement.
Keep the default options, select Next, and record the destination (C:\Program Files (x86)\Event Log Explorer).
Click Install.
Once the install is complete, click Finish.
This will open Event Log Explorer and prompt you to enter a license key. Select Enter license key.
Copy and paste the license key received via the email. Click OK.
Click OK and restart the program to apply the registration key.
Move the Event Log Explorer desktop shortcut to C:\Tools\Event Log Explorer, then name the shortcut Event Log Explorer.
Double click the Event Log Explorer to verify that it runs without an error. Select Yes when prompted by User Account Control.