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SIEM

  • What is SIEM? Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a set of tools and services offering a holistic view of an organization's information security. It combines SIM (Security Information Management) and SEM (Security Event Management) functions into one security management systems. SIEM solutions provide real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware.

  • Why is SIEM important? Here are some key reasons:

    • Threat Detection: SIEM systemss can identify and categorize incidents and events, as well as analyze them.
    • Forensic Analysis: SIEM can be used to investigate any anomalies detected by the systems, allowing for a thorough investigation of the incident.
    • Compliance: SIEM helps organizations in complying with legal and business requirements.

  • Example - Using SIEM in Personal Infrastructure: Suppose you have a home network with several devices connected. You can use a SIEM systems to monitor network traffic and detect any unusual activity. This could be an unauthorized device connecting to your network, or an unusually high amount of data being transferred. By setting up alerts, you can be notified of such events and take appropriate action.