Security Information and Event Management
Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools are software solutions that provide real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware. They aggregate and correlate log data from various sources to detect security incidents, generate alerts, and support compliance reporting. SIEM systems typically include features for log management, event correlation, incident response, and dashboard visualization.
Developers should learn SIEM tools when building or maintaining secure applications, especially in regulated industries like finance or healthcare, to monitor for threats and ensure compliance. They are essential for security operations centers (SOCs) to detect breaches, investigate incidents, and automate responses. Use cases include log analysis for debugging security issues, setting up alerts for suspicious activities, and generating audit reports for standards like GDPR or HIPAA.