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Auditing Kubernetes with Open Source SIEM and XDR
2023-02-01 10:26

The Wazuh open source platform plays a critical role in monitoring Kubernetes and other components of an organization's infrastructure. Kubernetes is an open source container management solution that automates the deployment and scaling of containers and also manages the life cycle of containers.

Using the Wazuh SIEM and XDR platform to meet PCI DSS compliance
2023-01-31 15:05

An example of a solution that helps meet PCI DSS compliance requirements is Wazuh. Wazuh helps implement PCI DSS compliance by performing log analysis, file integrity checking, configuration assessment, intrusion detection, real-time alerting, and automated response to threats.

How to use Microsoft KQL for SIEM insight
2023-01-27 18:05

KQL is an interesting hybrid of scripting and query tools, so it's familiar to anyone who's used Python for data science or SQL for working with databases. It's designed to work against tables of data, with the ability to create variables and constants that can help control the flow of a set of KQL statements.

Ransomware detection with Wazuh SIEM and XDR platform
2022-11-29 15:05

Ransomware as a Service is a business model that helps ransomware developers and operators sell or lease out ransomware capabilities to threat actors. Common behaviors of ransomware Based on the attack pattern, ransomware can encrypt critical data without interfering with other computer system functions.

IBM QRadar vs. LogRhythm: SIEM tool comparison
2022-03-25 03:08

IBM Security QRadar and LogRhythm provide security to organizational networks through their SIEM solutions. The IBM Security QRadar SIEM works to detect cyberthreats and suspicious activity across the network enterprise within on-premises, hybrid and cloud environments.

SolarWinds vs. Splunk: SIEM tool comparison
2022-03-24 17:57

SolarWinds Security Event Manager is a SIEM tool that collects and analyzes security event log records to help organizations improve their security and compliance practices. SolarWinds Security Event Manager has real-time automated threat detection capabilities, with continuous system-wide threat detection, monitoring and alerting.

Exabeam vs. Splunk: SIEM tool comparison
2022-03-24 17:10

Exabeam vs. Splunk: How are these SIEM tools similar? Exabeam's SIEM solution is called Fusion SIEM, while Splunk's counterpart is Splunk Enterprise Security.

QRadar vs. Splunk: SIEM tool comparison
2022-03-23 21:50

Don't just take our word for it: Both QRadar and Splunk received top rankings in the 2021 Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM for the completeness of their vision and their ability to execute. Just because one solution integrates with a particular software or service doesn't mean another Splunk offering will, so check the fine print on the exact Splunk solutions you are considering.

Are separate SIEMs for threat hunting a good idea?
2022-02-23 06:30

In this interview with Help Net Security, Brian Dye, CEO at Corelight, talks about the trend of creating separate SIEMs for threat hunting and why this is not achieveable for all organizations. We are seeing companies establishing separate SIEMs for threat hunting.

Why integrating SIEM tools is crucial to managing threats
2021-11-08 07:00

Business leaders and managers who have integrated SIEMs to detect, analyze and respond to organizational threats - both external and internal - are already one step ahead. SIEM tools, when integrated with other layers of security, can help flag anomalous behavior and potential issues in real time. An SIEM could immediately handle a DoS attack or, at the very least, identify compromised devices.