Communications and Networks Engineer at a transportation company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Sep 3, 2019
We did previously use a different solution, but SolarWinds is much better. It's easy to interact with SolarWinds. It's easy to operate, easy to configure and is generally easier compared to what we were working with before.
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SolarWinds Security Event Manager is recognized for its ease of use, offering efficient log monitoring and a user-friendly interface. The tool supports a range of monitoring functions and provides strong security capabilities across platform configurations.Designed for comprehensive log analysis and security event monitoring, SolarWinds Security Event Manager provides robust reporting, timely alerts, and supports file integrity monitoring. Entities use it to ensure compliance, monitor network...
It's easy to build rules and actions based on the logs and event types we collect with the software.
This tool is simple to use.
The most valuable feature is the reporting.
The graphical user interface is very user-friendly. SolarWinds is a hybrid solution so you can use it across many platforms.
The most valuable feature of this solution is the visibility into both attempted and failed logins.
We did previously use a different solution, but SolarWinds is much better. It's easy to interact with SolarWinds. It's easy to operate, easy to configure and is generally easier compared to what we were working with before.
It performs network behavior monitoring, log monitoring, and disaster recovery monitoring.
The most valuable feature is the ease of use for the end user.