diff --git a/config/jail.conf b/config/jail.conf
index 177db4c4..e7568fa7 100644
--- a/config/jail.conf
+++ b/config/jail.conf
@@ -365,6 +365,14 @@ action   = iptables[name=mysql, port=3306, protocol=tcp]
 logpath  = /var/log/mysqld.log
 maxretry = 5
 
+# If using mysql syslog [mysql_safe] has syslog in /etc/my.cnf
+[mysqld-syslog-iptables]
+
+enabled  = false
+filter   = mysqld-auth
+action   = iptables[name=mysql, port=3306, protocol=tcp]
+logpath  = /var/log/daemon.log
+maxretry = 5
 
 # Jail for more extended banning of persistent abusers
 # !!! WARNING !!!