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User at Outsourced Insights
Mar 16, 2023
Hello community,  I work at an advertising services firm. I am currently researching SIEM solutions and their features. On the topic of SEM data - what elements belong in a monthly SIEM report? Thank you for your help.
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Gerald Mbewa - PeerSpot reviewer
Cyber Security Analyst at DIgital Sentry Ltd
Mar 16, 2023
The SIEM monthly report should contain the following components · Security monitoring · Advanced threat detection · Forensics and incident response · Compliance reporting and auditing · not forgetting the number and type of logs the SIEM has been collecting on a certain period of time. 
Navcharan Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Seo Executive at Ace Cloud Hosting
Mar 16, 2023
When it comes to Security Information and Event Management(SIEM) reports, there are several elements that should be included in order to provide a comprehensive picture of an organization's security posture. SIEM reports can provide valuable insight into potential cyber threats and security incidents, so thoroughness is essential. First and foremost, the report should include detailed information on any detected threats or existing vulnerabilities within the system. This can help identify what types of suspicious activity have occurred in the past, as well as allow for proactive prevention against further attacks. The report should also include a list of any identified malicious code or software used to exploit system weaknesses along with a description of each threat’s effects on the network. Additionally, information regarding attack vectors used by malicious actors (such as phishing campaigns or brute force attempts) should be included in the report. The next component is audit logs which can help identify suspicious activity prior to an attack occurring or during its course of action. It is important that these logs remain up-to-date so they can accurately reflect what has occurred over time within your system environment(s). Effective log management facilitates appropriate trend analysis which allows key personnel to better understand their current security risk posture before attempting remediation steps if required. Additional items such as event responses taken by administrators following an attack are highly beneficial towards understanding how effectively preventive measures were taken to stop intrusions from happening again in future occurrences; this data set would then need to be presented in order for personnel both internal and external stakeholders alike to determine what steps must be undertaken for improved incident response strategies going forward if needed. Another element common amongst effective SIEM reports includes metrics relating to user activities including bandwidth usage patterns and browser information from end users accessing web applications hosted on-premises; depending upon whether cloud services have been integrated into the environment this could also translate into analyzing cloud service provider activity such AWS S3 buckets creating further insights beyond those gathered purely from events and alerts generated by traditional infrastructure components located solely within physical/virtual networks previously associated with hosting applications and services only accessible via local/remote means respectively too. Finally, executive summaries present key findings succinctly while encouraging higher-level thinking when it comes to decision-making initiatives in relation to improving ongoing operations throughout all divisions associated with enterprise structures—consequently driving leadership teams where business goals overlap various technical requirements generating greater efficiencies thus enhancing overall operational effectiveness alike thereafter. Overall, by providing accurate yet comprehensive situational awareness across entire IT landscapes inclusive organizational needs whilst maintaining compliance regulations thereof - SIEM reporting provides relevant intelligence facilitating better tactical decisions safeguarding critical resources thereby increasing safety factors akin to accompanying infrastructures moving forward pertaining ultimately successful strategic objectives faced consequently enterprises everywhere today!
Avigayil Henderson - PeerSpot reviewer
Content Development Manager at PeerSpot
Feb 19, 2023
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LW
Content Editor at PeerSpot
Feb 19, 2023
There are several threat intelligence platforms that do what you're looking for. Among them are a couple of long-timers in the field, Splunk and IBM QRadar. McAfee ESM has integrations to prioritize, investigate, and respond to threats, and AlienVault is another platform that claims to have a comprehensive security solution with features such as asset discovery, vulnerability assessment, and network and host intrusion detection. Relatively recent solutions that have gotten a good deal of attention lately include Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSOAR and Microsoft Sentinel. Other players include Securonix Next-Gen SIEM, LogRhythm, and Devo. To varying extents, these solutions help streamline incident response processes and improve the overall security posture. To varying extents, they all capture security events and alerts and provide a workflow for incident response. They are said to include real-time threat detection, automated investigation, and case management, and to integrate with other security tools. Have a look at SIEM Tools and SOAR Solutions.
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It is important to retain logs for a significant amount of time in order to be able to investigate and analyze past attacks. This allows security teams to identify patterns and trends that can aid in the detection and prevention of future attacks. The retention period will vary depending on the organization's specific requirements and regulations, but it is generally recommended to keep logs ...
Navcharan Singh - PeerSpot reviewer
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Oct 7, 2022
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