What is ETW?
Event Tracing for Windows (ETW) is a high-performance logging component built into Windows that provides detailed visibility into system and application activity. It enables real-time event tracing for diagnostics and security monitoring.
ETW is widely used by Security Tool to capture low-level system activity.
What is ETW used for?
ETW is used to monitor system behavior, detect anomalies, and support threat detection. It provides valuable data for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).
Security teams use ETW for Threat Hunting, Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR), and improving Security Posture through deeper visibility.
