SIEM: What Is It?

 By Charles Joseph | Cybersecurity Advocate

 Last update: November 25, 2023

SIEM stands for security information and event management. It’s a type of security software that collects and analyzes data from various sources to provide visibility into the state of an organization’s IT environment and help identify potential security threats.

Key Points

• A SIEM can be used to monitor both internal and external activity on an organization’s network, providing visibility into potential threats.
• A SIEM can help organizations to automate the response to certain types of threats, reducing the time it takes to resolve an incident.
• While a SIEM can be a valuable tool for improving cybersecurity, it is important to note that it is not a silver bullet solution and should be used with other security measures.

What Is a Siem? (Video)