authlog-watch

A local SSH authentication-log review tool with readable event summaries and summary-only output.

Authentication logs active Case study updated October 2026
PythonLinuxSSH

Focused Linux log review with unit-tested behavior.

Focus

This small utility makes SSH authentication events easier to inspect from a local log file. Summary-only output helps review recurring activity without requiring a long event listing.

Engineering role

It is a focused parser and reporting exercise in a security context. The repository contains usage examples, sample input and unit tests.

Boundaries

It does not block connections, manage identities or establish whether a login was authorized. Those decisions require context beyond a log summary.