Setup and Manage a SIEM

Overview

A security information event management (SIEM) system is a software solution which aggregates and analyzes activity from many resources across the business network and infrastructure. A SIEM provides real-time analysis of security alerts and data.

Use an open-source or trial license of a SIEM solution to set up, configure, and run the services provided by the software. Create a network of hosts, servers, and domain controllers which generate network activity and alerts. Monitor the alerts through the SIEM.

Popular SIEM solutions:

  • Splunk Enterprise Security
  • IBM Security QRadar
  • SolarWinds Security Event Manager
  • OSSEC (open source)
  • AT&T AlienValut Unified Security Management

Project Recommendations

It is recommended you have familiarity with the foundations of networking, computers, cybersecurity fundamental concepts and technologies, use of virtualization software / hypervisor, and formidable research skills.

Recommended Level

Intermediate

Project Author Credit: Grant C.