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Analysis of log message is very important for the identification of a suspicious system and network activity. This analysis requires the correct extraction of variable entities. The variable entities are extracted by comparing the logs messages against the log patterns. Each of these log patterns can be represented in the form of a log signature. In this paper, we present a hybrid approach for log signature extraction. The approach consists of two modules. The first module identifies log patterns by generating log clusters. The second module uses Named Entity Recognition (NER) to extract signatures by using the extracted log clusters. Experiments were performed on event logs from Windows Operating System, Exchange and Unix and validation of the result was done by comparing the signatures and the variable entities against the standard log documentation. The outcome of the experiments was that extracted signatures were ready to be used with a high degree of accuracy.

The purpose of this paper is to study corporate social responsibility (CSR) enablers, with special reference to Indian firms. Further, the CSR enablers have been identified and their ranking obtained, and interactions and interrelationships among the different enablers have also been studied.

The interpretive structural modeling (ISM) approach was used to evaluate the interactions among the various enablers of CSR implementation, from the perspective of Indian companies.

In the course of this paper, based on a detailed literature review, nine enablers were identified and after seeking expert opinion, eight CSR implementation enablers were shortlisted. The present study has identified that top management commitment, organizational culture and formal strategic planning are the main enablers of CSR implementation in Indian companies, whereas corporate reputation, better financial performance and customer satisfaction are the dependent enablers that have high dependence power but weak driving power.

The ISM-based model of CSR enablers presented in this paper will prove to be of interest to academicians and practitioners alike. While academicians will gain a better understanding of enablers of CSR implementation from the perspective of one of the fastest growing economies of the world, practitioners will gain a better understanding of CSR enablers, and their enhanced knowledge will help them to effectively implement CSR in their organizations.