Select and Implement a SIEM Solution
Optimize IT security management and simplify compliance with SIEM tools.
RETIRED CONTENT
Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.A poorly selected SIEM selection and implementation process will result in:
- Wasted investments in a wrong-sized SIEM solution
- Weak insight into the organization’s network
- Poor management of incoming threats into your organization’s systems
A properly implemented SIEM product, after careful selection, will allow for:
- Clear understanding of the threats facing your organization’s network
- Critical insight through advanced correlation techniques, which cannot be done by humans alone
- High ROI on your SIEM product through the prevention and detection of security threats
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Module 1: Launch the SIEM selection project and analyze SIEM requirements
The Purpose
- Identification of the drivers behind the SIEM procurement.
- Identification of the scope and purpose of the project.
- Discussion of the current state of the SIEM market.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Launch of your SIEM selection project.
- Aligned requirements between IT and the business.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 1.1 | Identify the drivers behind SIEM |
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| 1.2 | Assess fit of SIEM to your organization |
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| 1.3 | Complete procurement project charter |
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| 1.4 | Collect business requirements and review use cases |
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Module 2: Shortlist SIEM vendors and plan the procurement process
The Purpose
- Creation of a shortlist based on needs.
- Creation of an RFP for your solution and evaluation of completed RFPs.
- Completion of a contract review to select your SIEM solution.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Shortlist of your vendors based on your requirements.
- Selection of a vendor after writing a successful RFP and reviewing the contract.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Review of the SIEM Vendor Landscape and shortlisting of vendors |
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| 2.2 | Creation of an RFP |
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| 2.3 | Evaluation and scoring of sample RFPs |
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| 2.4 | Review of final contracts |
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Module 3: Plan the SIEM implementation
The Purpose
- Creation of metrics needed to assess the final SIEM product.
- Optimization of the SIEM solution design.
- Implementation of unique SIEM capabilities.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Plan of the implementation of the SIEM solution.
- Determination of the evaluation of the final SIEM solution.
- Defined next steps for passing SIEM handling to Operations.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 3.1 | Creation of an implementation plan |
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| 3.2 | Design of the SIEM architecture |
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| 3.3 | Implementation of a pilot process |
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