SIEM
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Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems provide real-time threat detection, log correlation, and incident response by aggregating security data from across an organization. This report explores how SIEM works, its key components, and advanced analytics through interactive visualizations.
SIEM systems collect, analyze, and respond to security events across an organization’s IT infrastructure.
SIEM gathers security logs from multiple sources, including:
Network devices (firewalls, routers, switches)
Servers & endpoints (Windows/Linux logs, antivirus alerts)
Cloud services (AWS, Azure, Office 365)
Security tools (IDS/IPS, EDR, vulnerability scanners)
Raw logs come in different formats (e.g., JSON, CSV, syslog). The SIEM:
Parses logs to extract key fields (IPs, usernames, timestamps)
Normalizes data into a standard format for analysis
Example: A firewall log: "Deny TCP 192.168.1.1 → 192.168.1.5 port 22"
→ Normalized as: { "action": "Deny", "src_ip": "192.168.1.1", "dst_ip": "192.168.1.5", "port": "22" }
SIEM uses rules, machine learning (ML), and behavioral analytics to detect threats:
Rule-based detection (e.g., "10 failed logins in few minutes = brute force attack")
Anomaly detection (e.g., "User logging in at 3 AM from a new country")
Threat intelligence matching (e.g., "IP is on a known malware list")
Example Attack Detection:
Step 1: Multiple failed logins → Brute force alert
Step 2: Successful login followed by unusual file access → Potential insider threat
When a threat is detected:
Alerts are sent to SOC (Security Operations Center)
Automated actions (block IP, disable account) via SOAR integration
Case management for investigation