A few functions of a SIEM: 1) To centralize all security notifications from the various security technologies (i.e. firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, anti-virus console, wireless access points, active directory server) 2) To provide log-in and reporting for compliance purposes. For almost every compliance regulation, there are requirements to log user access, track system changes and monitor … Continue reading All Covered IT Security What is a SIEM?