Government Urges Businesses to Prioritize SIEM and SOAR Platforms for Cybersecurity
A new joint government advisory is urging businesses to prioritize implementing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platforms. These systems are crucial for managing cybersecurity threats effectively.
SIEM platforms collect, centralize, and analyze log data from various sources, helping organizations monitor their networks for suspicious activity. SOAR platforms then automate responses to these anomalies, enabling swift action against potential threats.
Implementing these platforms is an intensive process that requires highly skilled personnel. Notable companies offering SIEM and SOAR solutions include Kaspersky, Fortinet, Microsoft Sentinel, and G DATA CyberDefense, which provides Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solutions.
Preventing alert fatigue is a significant challenge in SIEM implementation. Careful data ingestion and rule configuration are necessary to ensure only relevant alerts are generated. Organizations should develop a threat model to define events of interest that can trigger alerts.
SOAR platforms must be configured carefully to ensure they only take appropriate action in response to actual cybersecurity incidents. The advisory includes three guidance documents to assist with this: executive guidance, practitioner guidance, and detailed logging guidance for specific log sources.
Organizations managing sensitive information or providing critical services should consider implementing SIEM and SOAR platforms in-house. The new joint government advisory aims to help business executives and cybersecurity practitioners make informed decisions about procuring and implementing these crucial cybersecurity platforms.
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