Check Point Capture Guide For Unified aiFObserve
Best Capture Source
Use Check Point Log Exporter from the Management Server or Log Server. JSON, CEF, LEEF, syslog, and key-value text are supported by the converter, but JSON or clear key-value exports normally preserve the most useful fields.
Basic Logging
For rules allowing outbound SaaS and AI traffic:
- Enable logging in the Access Control policy.
- Use
Detailed LogorExtended Logfor application-aware rules. - Use
Per connectionwhen you need constituent connections. - Keep session logs enabled when you want user activity grouped by application or site.
- Export logs with Log Exporter.
Minimum fields to export:
- loguid
- hll_key, when available
- creation_time
- last_hit_time or duration
- src, dst
- spt, dpt
- proto
- bytes, packets
- client_outbound_bytes, server_outbound_bytes
- client_outbound_packets, server_outbound_packets
- action, rule_name
- src_user
- app, matched_category, service_id
Extended Logging
- URL Filtering fields with full URL or site
- Application Control categories and application names
- HTTPS Inspection action and inspection result
- blade/product fields
- severity and confidence fields
- attack/protection name fields
- source and destination country
- update logs that share loguid
The converter groups related records by hll_key and then loguid so update chains can become one stronger session row.
User And App Identity
Best identity signals:
- src_user
- Identity Awareness usernames
- app, matched_category, service_id
- URL/site fields from Extended Log
Use HTTPS Inspection where permitted to avoid generic HTTPS-only application labels.
AI Provider And Location Evidence
Keep destination address, country, application/site, URL, category, and HTTPS inspection fields. These help the compliance builder show AI provider usage and data boundary evidence.