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Logicytics: Enhancing Functionality, Logging, and Windows Integration - Version 2.5.0

Comprehensive Updates to Core Functionality and Logging Mechanisms

Dynamic File Generation and Execution Mode Support

• Enhancement of generate_execution_list Function: We've significantly improved the generate_execution_list function in Logicytics. This update introduces dynamic retrieval of files, allowing for more flexible and context-aware execution lists. The function now supports multiple execution modes, adapting to different scenarios and requirements.

• Improved Adaptability: The updated generate_execution_list function now excludes specific scripts based on predefined criteria. This feature enhances security and prevents unintended execution of sensitive operations.

Advanced Logging System

• Truncate Message Option: We've implemented a new configuration option truncate_message in the logging system. This feature gives users fine-grained control over log message length, allowing for more efficient log management in various scenarios.

  • Enhanced Truncation Method: A new __trunc_message method has been integrated into the logging system. This method ensures that log messages are properly truncated when necessary, preventing excessive log file growth while maintaining crucial information.

• Widespread Application: The new logging enhancements have been applied across multiple logging methods throughout the codebase. This ensures consistent behavior and improved log management across all parts of Logicytics.

Integration with Windows Event Logs

• New Script for Parsing Windows Event Logs: We've developed a dedicated script to parse Windows event logs and write the parsed data to output files. This feature opens up new possibilities for system monitoring and analysis within Logicytics.

• Admin Privileges Required: The new script for parsing Windows event logs requires administrative privileges to run, ensuring secure and authorized access to system-level information.

Configuration and Documentation Updates

• Version Update: The version number in the configuration file (config.json) has been updated to reflect the new release (2.5.0).

• Feature Addition: The new event_logs.py script has been added to the list of current files in the configuration, ensuring proper inclusion in future builds and deployments.

• Task List Updates: Completed tasks related to implementing a parser for Windows Event Logs and SIEM integration have been removed from the task list in PLANS.md, reflecting the successful completion of these objectives.

Conclusion

Version 2.5.0 of Logicytics represents a significant milestone in our journey to provide a comprehensive, flexible, and powerful system diagnostics and management tool. By enhancing core functionalities like file generation and execution mode support, improving our logging mechanisms, and integrating with Windows event logs, we're expanding Logicytics' capabilities to meet the evolving needs of developers and system administrators. These updates demonstrate our commitment to continuous improvement and our dedication to providing users with cutting-edge tools for system analysis and management. As we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in software development tools, we're excited about the future of Logicytics and look forward to bringing even more innovative features to our users in the near future.

Functionality Improvements:

• CODE/Logicytics.py: Modified the generate_execution_list function to dynamically retrieve the list of files and exclude specific scripts. Added support for different execution modes by updating the list of files accordingly. [1] [2]

Logging Enhancements:

• CODE/__lib_log.py: Introduced a new configuration option truncate_message to control whether log messages should be truncated. Updated various logging methods to use the new __trunc_message method for truncating messages. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8]

New Features:

• CODE/event_logs.py: Added a new script to parse Windows event logs and write the parsed data to output files. This script requires admin privileges to run.

Configuration and Miscellaneous:

• CODE/config.json: Updated the version number to 2.5.0 and added the new event_logs.py script to the list of current files. [1] [2]
• PLANS.md: Removed completed tasks related to implementing a parser for Windows Event Logs and SIEM integration from the task list.

What's Changed

• Bump github/codeql-action from 3.27.4 to 3.27.5 by @dependabot in #143
• Bump actions/dependency-review-action from 4.4.0 to 4.5.0 by @dependabot in #142
• Parser window event log v2.5 by @DefinetlyNotAI in #144

Full Changelog: v2.4.3...v2.5.0