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Security Information & Event Management [SIEM]
What is SIEM?
SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management. In simple terms, a SIEM system is like a security guard for an organization. It watches over all the activity happening on an organisation's computers, networks, and devices. Imagine it as a vigilant digital security guard that collects and analyzes information from various sources like computer logs, network traffic, and software applications. It keeps an eye out for any unusual or suspicious activities that could indicate a potential cyber threat or security breach. Once the SIEM system detects something out of the ordinary, like someone trying to access sensitive information without authorization or a suspicious pattern in network traffic, it alerts the security team. It helps them investigate the issue quickly and take necessary actions to protect the organization’s data and systems.
How does SIEM work?
- Data Collection: SIEM gathers data from diverse sources such as:
- Logs: Records of activities and events from servers, applications, network devices, and security systems.
- Network Traffic: Information about communication between devices on the network.
- Endpoint Data: Details about activities on individual devices (computers, laptops…
