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Eldar Zakirov

C++ Software Engineer at NXLog

Eldar Zakirov is a seasoned C++ Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing high-performance software solutions. Currently employed at NXLog since August 2021, Eldar has previously worked at Positive Technologies from July 2013 to June 2021, focusing on core components for the MaxPatrol SIEM project, where tasks included event normalization and technical documentation. Prior to that, Eldar contributed to projects at Murano Software, including the Appulate WebLink and Wrike WebDavLink plugins, during the period from August 2010 to April 2013. Early career roles include software development for linguistic applications at LLC "Spells" and supporting MVS/XA operating systems at SJSC "TAPC." Eldar holds a university degree from Tashkent State Aviation Institute, specializing in life safety within the aerospace faculty, completed in 2008.

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NXLog

NXLog is a generic log collector and centralization tool for Windows, macOS, and *NIX systems being used internationally across the board. The NXLog Community Edition is an open-source log collection tool. It is freely available for various platforms including Windows and GNU/Linux: https://nxlog.co/products It is used by thousands worldwide from small startup companies to large security enterprises and has over 70,000 downloads to date. The Windows Event logs are difficult to read and interpret unless you are actually logged into the source machine and using the local Event Viewer. This makes checking logs cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. The best solution to this problem is to use NXLog, which is able to parse the Event logs into readable JSON formatted logs. Able to be readily ingested into your favorite interpretive platform for correlation, investigations, threat hunting, and mitigation. We have a passion for everything related to logging and IT security. While we have a strong background in Unix systems, trying to remain platform neutral is very important for us and our enterprise customers as well. Our company members have worked years in the IT security industry in different countries and have served dozens of customers in many areas such as the financial, government, and industrial sectors. Our company is equipped with a Worldwide Professional Liability and Indemnity Insurance covering $5M per claim.