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| 1 | +# Traffic Events Logging |
| 2 | + |
| 3 | +<Note> |
| 4 | +This feature is available only in the NetBird cloud and on the [Business plan](https://www.netbird.io/pricing?utm_source=docs&utm_content=traffic-events). |
| 5 | +It is an experimental feature, and its functionality and behavior may evolve, including changes to how data is collected |
| 6 | +or reported. |
| 7 | +To use this feature, ensure you have NetBird client version 0.39 or higher. |
| 8 | +</Note> |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | + |
| 11 | +The traffic events logging functionality enables comprehensive monitoring and analysis of connections across your infrastructure. |
| 12 | +It captures network activity, including peer-to-peer, site-to-site, peer-to-resource, and other network traffic events. |
| 13 | + |
| 14 | +It provides detailed visibility into connections and network traffic flow, helping to answer key questions such as who initiated |
| 15 | +the connection, what resource was accessed, when it happened, where it originated, and why it was allowed. By enhancing |
| 16 | +network monitoring capabilities, it strengthens security measures and delivers actionable operational insights, empowering |
| 17 | +you to better manage and secure your environment. |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | + |
| 20 | +## Enabling Traffic Events Logging |
| 21 | + |
| 22 | +Traffic events logging is disabled by default. To enable it on the NetBird dashboard, navigate to `Settings > Networks`. |
| 23 | +Under the Experimental section, you’ll find the `Enable Traffic Events` option. Toggle the switch to enable traffic event logging. |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +By default, traffic reporting in userspace is always enabled, providing basic logging of network interactions. |
| 26 | +However, packet size reporting at the kernel level is disabled by default to minimize CPU usage. |
| 27 | + |
| 28 | +<Note> |
| 29 | +You can optionally enable `Traffic Reporting (Kernel)` to capture additional details, such as network packet sizes, |
| 30 | +at the kernel level. Be aware that enabling this option may lead to higher CPU usage on the NetBird client. |
| 31 | +</Note> |
| 32 | + |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +<p> |
| 35 | + <img src="/docs-static/img/how-to-guides/traffic-events-logging-settings.png" alt="traffic-events-logging-settings" className="imagewrapper-big"/> |
| 36 | +</p> |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | + |
| 39 | +## Enable Traffic Events Streaming to SIEM Systems |
| 40 | + |
| 41 | +NetBird allows you to stream traffic events directly to your Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system in real time. |
| 42 | +By enabling this feature, you can seamlessly monitor and analyze NetBird network flow events within your existing SIEM infrastructure, |
| 43 | +enhancing your ability to detect and respond to security events. |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +For detailed instructions on supported integrations and how to set them up, refer to the [integrations guide](/how-to/activity-event-streaming). |
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