Log Aggregation & Alerting
Also known as:
- Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)
What problem does it target?
SIEM solutions address the challenge of collecting, correlating, and analyzing security data from across an organization’s IT environment. They help detect threats, investigate incidents, and support compliance by centralizing logs and security events.
What does this solution do?
SIEM platforms:
- Aggregate and normalize logs from diverse sources (endpoints, servers, network devices, cloud)
- Correlate events to detect suspicious patterns
- Provide real-time alerts and dashboards
- Support incident investigation and forensics
- Enable compliance reporting (e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA)
Who is this for?
- Security Operations Centers (SOCs)
- Enterprises with complex IT environments
- Organizations with regulatory compliance needs
Who might not benefit from this?
- Small businesses with limited infrastructure
- Teams without dedicated security staff
Pitfalls and remedies
| Pitfall | Remedy |
|---|---|
| Alert fatigue from too many events | Tune correlation rules and use risk-based prioritization |
| High storage and processing costs | Use cloud SIEM or tiered storage |
| Integration complexity | Choose SIEM with broad integration support |
Sample products
- Splunk
- IBM QRadar
- Microsoft Sentinel
- LogRhythm
- Sumo Logic