### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software Resources ##### Articles, Glossary Terms, Discussions, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [feature definitions](#resources-glossary_terms), [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Glossary Terms**](#resources-glossary_terms) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software Articles [![What Is a Data Breach? How to Prevent It and Best Practices](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/_learn-data-breach@2x.png "What Is a Data Breach? How to Prevent It and Best Practices")](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-breach) [ ### What Is a Data Breach? How to Prevent It and Best Practices ](https://www.g2.com/articles/data-breach) In the online realm, your personal and professional data can sometimes be the life of the party, even when you didn't send the invites! [ ![Sagar Joshi](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sagar Joshi") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sagar-joshi) by Sagar Joshi [![What Is Ransomware and How to Protect Against Its Dangers](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/_learn-ransomware@2x.png "What Is Ransomware and How to Protect Against Its Dangers")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-ransomware) [ ### What Is Ransomware and How to Protect Against Its Dangers ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-ransomware) Ransomware is a major threat that impacts both home and business users alike. [ ![Sagar Joshi](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sagar Joshi") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sagar-joshi) by Sagar Joshi [![What Is SIEM? A Brilliant Guide to the Basics](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/SIEM@2x.png "What Is SIEM? A Brilliant Guide to the Basics")](https://www.g2.com/articles/siem) [ ### What Is SIEM? A Brilliant Guide to the Basics ](https://www.g2.com/articles/siem) Safeguarding your organization's cybersecurity is tricky. [ ![Sagar Joshi](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sagar Joshi") SJ ](https://learn.g2.com/author/sagar-joshi) by Sagar Joshi [![The Case for SOAR Solutions: The Future of Cybersecurity](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/SOAR%20cybersecurity%20solutions.jpg "The Case for SOAR Solutions: The Future of Cybersecurity")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-case-for-soar-solutions-future-of-cybersecurity) [ ### The Case for SOAR Solutions: The Future of Cybersecurity ](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-case-for-soar-solutions-future-of-cybersecurity) Intelligent automation is making impacts across technology markets. And due to an enormous labor shortage in one of those markets—cybersecurity—automation has become incredibly important.  [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker [![Best Practices for SIEM Implementation — What You Should Know](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/kaitlyn-baker-vZJdYl5JVXY-unsplash.jpg "Best Practices for SIEM Implementation — What You Should Know")](https://www.g2.com/articles/siem-implementation-best-practices) [ ### Best Practices for SIEM Implementation — What You Should Know ](https://www.g2.com/articles/siem-implementation-best-practices) Cybersecurity systems involve many technologies and can be built with various options, but large companies should implement a security information and event management (SIEM) solution to increase overall system security.  [ ![Aaron Walker](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Aaron Walker") AW ](https://learn.g2.com/author/aaron-walker) by Aaron Walker Show More ## Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software Glossary Terms [![Network Detection and Response](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI773_Glossary_Article_Images-%5Bnetwork_detection_and_response%5D_V1a.png "Network Detection and Response")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/network-detection-and-response-definition) [Network Detection and Response](https://www.g2.com/glossary/network-detection-and-response-definition) Network detection and response (NDR) monitors network traffic and detects suspicious activities. Learn about its benefits, common tools, and techniques. by Sagar Joshi [![Threat Emulation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI738_Glossary_Article_Images-%5BThreat_Emulation%5D_V1a.png "Threat Emulation")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/threat-emulation-definition) [Threat Emulation](https://www.g2.com/glossary/threat-emulation-definition) Threat emulation is a proactive cybersecurity test replicating a real-world cyber attack. Learn more about its benefits and best practices in businesses. by Holly Landis [![Threat Intelligence](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI735_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bthreat_intelligence%5D_V1a.png "Threat Intelligence")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/threat-intelligence-definition) [Threat Intelligence](https://www.g2.com/glossary/threat-intelligence-definition) Threat intelligence is knowledge about cybersecurity threats organizations collect to protect their data. Learn the types, benefits, and best practices. by Kelly Fiorini [![Threat Hunting](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI646_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bthreat_hunting%5D_V1b.png "Threat Hunting")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/threat-hunting-definition) [Threat Hunting](https://www.g2.com/glossary/threat-hunting-definition) Threat hunting is a cybersecurity technique that continually monitors networks for malicious activity. Learn how organizations stay protected from threats. by Holly Landis [![Vulnerability Assessment](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI634_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bvulnerability_assessment%5D_V1a.png "Vulnerability Assessment")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/vulnerability-assessment-definition) [Vulnerability Assessment](https://www.g2.com/glossary/vulnerability-assessment-definition) A vulnerability assessment finds and prioritizes weak points in an application, system, or network. Learn the basic steps, benefits, and best practices. by Kelly Fiorini [![Cybersecurity](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_GI532_Glossary_Article_Images_%5Bcybersecurity%5D_V1b.png "Cybersecurity")](https://www.g2.com/glossary/cybersecurity-definition) [Cybersecurity](https://www.g2.com/glossary/cybersecurity-definition) Cybersecurity refers to actions taken to combat threats against networked systems, devices, and applications. Learn more about the different kinds. by Sagar Joshi ## Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software Discussions 0 [What platform integrates incident response with SIEM tools?](/discussions/what-platform-integrates-incident-response-with-siem-tools) I’ve been trying to sort out which incident response platforms actually play nice with SIEMs instead of living in their own silo. Ideally, I’d like a platform that can centralize everything, tie into existing monitoring, and make playbooks easier to execute. Looking at G2’s grid, here are a few that stand out: - [**KnowBe4 PhishER/PhishER Plus:**](https://www.g2.com/products/knowbe4-phisher-phisher-plus/reviews)  Very strong in phishing incident handling, with some broader alerting support, but less frequently cited for deep SIEM integrations outside email-focused workflows. - [**Dynatrace**](https://www.g2.com/products/dynatrace/reviews) **:** big on observability, seems like a natural fit for connecting incidents with monitoring/SIEM data. - [**Datadog**](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews): already strong on monitoring, so curious how well it ties incident workflows back to SIEM alerts. - [**Tines**](https://www.g2.com/products/tines/reviews) **:**  automation-first, reviewers often call out how it pulls alerts from SIEMs and kicks off playbooks. - [**Torq**](https://www.g2.com/products/torq/reviews): similar space as Tines, pitched as flexible workflows that sit on top of existing tools. - [**Cynet**](https://www.g2.com/products/cynet-all-in-one-cybersecurity-platform/reviews) **:** markets itself as consolidated, so wondering how well it plugs into SIEM data. - [**ServiceNow Security Operations**](https://www.g2.com/products/servicenow-security-operations/reviews) **:** seems popular in enterprises for tying IR workflows into the rest of the IT stack. - [**Palo Alto Cortex XSIAM**](https://www.g2.com/products/palo-alto-cortex-xsiam/reviews) **:** Built for SOC workflows, integrates well with Palo Alto’s own ecosystem and can tie into SIEMs. - [**IBM Instana**](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-instana/reviews) **:**   positioned more on observability but curious about how well it integrates with existing SIEM tools. - [**CYREBRO**](https://www.g2.com/products/cyrebro/reviews) **:**  comes up as a centralized hub, could be useful for pulling in SIEM alerts. From what I can tell, Tines, Torq, and ServiceNow are the ones most people mention for SIEM integrations, but I’d love to hear firsthand experiences. Anyone here using these day-to-day with Splunk, Sentinel, or another SIEM? Which platform actually makes the handoff smooth instead of adding more noise? Curious which pairings have worked best in practice and if the integration actually makes IR smoother or just adds another layer. Answered: Soundarya Jayaraman on September 16, 2025 [Your answer](/discussions/what-platform-integrates-incident-response-with-siem-tools/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Microsoft Sentinel [What is Microsoft Sentinel used for?](/discussions/what-is-microsoft-sentinel-used-for) What is Microsoft Sentinel used for? It's for SIEM tool for real time incident responder and threat intelligence . Answered: Rudhra Sekar S on January 27, 2024 Microsoft Sentinel, also known as Azure Sentinel, is a cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM) and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) solution provided by Microsoft. It is designed to help organizations detect, investigate, and respond to security threats and incidents across their entire IT environment. Here's what Microsoft Sentinel is used for: 1. \*\*Security Monitoring:\*\* Azure Sentinel allows organizations to collect and analyze security data from various sources, such as logs, telemetry, and threat intelligence feeds, to gain real-time insights into their security posture. It can handle vast amounts of data from on-premises and cloud environments. 2. \*\*Threat Detection:\*\* Sentinel employs advanced analytics and machine learning to detect anomalies, suspicious activities, and security threats across the organization's infrastructure, applications, and data. 3. \*\*Incident Investigation:\*\* When a security incident occurs, Sentinel provides tools and workflows to investigate the incident thoroughly. It offers a centralized dashboard for security analysts to view and correlate data, aiding in root cause analysis. 4. \*\*Alerts and Notificati\*\*\*\*\*ons:\*\* The platform generates alerts when suspicious activities are detected, helping security teams prioritize and respond to incidents promptly. It can also trigger notifications or automate responses based on predefined playbooks. 5. \*\*Security Automation and Orchestration:\*\* Azure Sentinel integrates with Azure Logic Apps and other automation tools to enable automated incident response. This helps organizations streamline repetitive tasks, reduce response times, and improve efficiency. 6. \*\*Customization:\*\* Organizations can customize Azure Sentinel to fit their specific security needs. They can create custom detection rules, queries, and dashboards tailored to their environment and compliance requirements. 7. \*\*Integration:\*\* Azure Sentinel seamlessly integrates with a wide range of Microsoft and third-party security solutions, data sources, and connectors, allowing organizations to consolidate and analyze data from various security tools. 8. \*\*Scalability:\*\* Sentinel is built on Azure, which means it can scale to accommodate the growing data volumes generated by modern IT environments. 9. \*\*Compliance and Reporting:\*\* Azure Sentinel provides compliance and audit reports, making it easier for organizations to meet regulatory requirements and demonstrate their adherence to security standards. 10. \*\*Cloud-native:\*\* Being a cloud-native solution, Azure Sentinel simplifies deployment and management. Organizations do not need to worry about infrastructure provisioning and maintenance. In summary, Microsoft Sentinel (Azure Sentinel) is used for proactive security monitoring, threat detection, incident response, and security automation across an organization's IT infrastructure. It helps organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture by providing tools and insights to identify and mitigate security threats effectively. Answered: Dhas S on October 5, 2023 Microsoft Sentinel having comprehensive security and real time threads detection, which uses Ai and machine learning for detection. Answered: Faizan Sayyed on October 20, 2023 [See more answers (2)](javascript:void(0);) [Your answer](/discussions/what-is-microsoft-sentinel-used-for/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: LogRhythm SIEM [How do you edit templates?](/discussions/12429-how-do-you-edit-templates) How do you edit a template after it was created and saved? I'm sure if it is possible, but I hope it is Ghu8 Answered: Jack Daniels on August 8, 2021 Ghu8 Answered: Jack Daniels on August 8, 2021 Ghu8 Answered: Jack Daniels on August 8, 2021 Ghu8 Answered: Jack Daniels on August 8, 2021 Hi Eleazar, what templates are you referring? 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