> Source: [sk182487](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182487)

# sk182487 - "Forward to SIEM" log forwarding fails with an "unknown_ca" error

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk182487 |
| Date Created | 2024-07-10 |
| Last Modified | 2024-09-30 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Smart-1 Cloud |
| Versions | Cloud |

## Symptoms

- "Forward to SIEM" log forwarding fails with an "unknown_ca" error on the SIEM's side

## Cause

SSL/TLS certificate validation fails when trying to export logs with "Forward to SIEM" from Check Point Smart-1 Cloud to the SIEM system.

## Solution

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