How to read a firewall log

             Hi mutec1
                  It depends on which firewall you have hardware or software?
               *Here is for windows firewall
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/library/00fb7df9-e11b-498a-a979-e2b37a6e2ff31033.mspx?mfr=true
              *For PIX firewall, enable logging by logging enable and use a syslog server and point that syslog server with following command
               logging host inside ipaddress    (or dmz)
         

Its a pix firewall and I'd like to understand some the terms to see if the firewall is secure or not.  What has been permitted to pass or what is being denied.  If you have an example it would be great.

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/secursw/ps2120/products_system_message_guide_chapter09186a008051a0cc.html#wp1055938

Would the above help?

Cheers,
Rajesh

I'm going to be looking at a configuration file, as the user will not let me have a copy of the firewall rules. I want to make sure I can understand what I am seeing.  Would you be able to post a pix configuration file and go over some basics.

Thanks