Osquery
osquery lets operators query endpoint state with SQL-style syntax.
Why it matters
- Standardizes endpoint inspection across heterogeneous Linux fleets.
- Supports scheduled queries for baseline and drift detection.
- Useful for threat hunting and compliance checks.
Operational notes
- Define baseline query packs per server role.
- Tune intervals and result forwarding to control overhead.
- Integrate with central log/SIEM pipelines.