System logs are difficult to read and they are massive, in addition, it is difficult to associate the logs from one system to another, for example a web server’s log indicated attack from one instance and firewall logged another attack, if we are reading them manually, it will take days for us to link the incident together due to the massive amount of data across different systems. SIEM makes it easier for enterprises to manage security by filtering massive amounts of security data and prioritizing the security alerts. SIEM enables organizations to detect incidents that may otherwise go undetected. It analyzes the log entries to identify signs of malicious activity, performance delay, recreate the timeline of an attack, enabling a company to determine the nature of the attack and its impact on the business.

SIEM can help an organization meet compliance requirements by automatically generating reports that include all the logged security events among these sources. Without SIEM software, the company would have to gather log data and compile the reports manually. Organizations can also set the time limit on each type of log to be kept based on the compliance requirements, SIEM will manage the logs automatically, delete the old logs when it reaches the time limit.

Yes. with SIEM’s incident management by enabling the company's security team to uncover the route an attack takes across the network, identify the sources that were compromised and provide the automated tools to prevent the attacks in progress and track down the attacker.

In traditional security operations, incident response processes can take hours. SIEM automates workflows and accelerates threat detection, investigation and response which reduces response times by automating large parts of the process which helps security teams prioritize real threats. It does this by interacting with other security technologies to automatically carry out the initial steps of incident response. Pre-set custom rules in SIEM are able to model the behavior of both humans and also the machines within the network, offering advanced threat detection.

IT infrastructure management helps organizations manage their IT resources in accordance with business needs and priorities. Aligning IT management with business strategy allows technology to create value—rather than drain resources. Instead of dedicating IT resources to each computing technology and each line of business and managing them separately, IT infrastructure management converges the management of servers, applications, storage, networking, security and IT facilities. Integrated and automated management improves IT efficiency and agility, ultimately affecting business profitability. IT infrastructure management tools can improve change management and protect the interdependencies in converged IT environments.

The need to adapt and change direction quickly is a core principle of a digital business. The combination of public clouds, private clouds, and on-premises resources will gain the agility it needs for today’s competitive advantage for your company, which is Hybrid Cloud. Hybrid cloud combines the best of all, to allow organizations to move fast and save money at the same time.