--- title: "eBook | SIEM & Security: Part One" description: An ebook introducing the basics of SIEM for those unfamiliar with this security-enhancing technology. --- [![TwinstateArrow_ISS_Purple](https://web.twinstate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TwinstateArrow_ISS_Purple.png?width=75&height=75&name=TwinstateArrow_ISS_Purple.png "TwinstateArrow_ISS_Purple")](https://www.twinstate.com?hsLang=en) ![Siem-Part-One-Thumb](https://web.twinstate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Siem-Part-One-Thumb.png?width=600&height=559&name=Siem-Part-One-Thumb.png "Siem-Part-One-Thumb") #### ISS: FREE EBOOK # SIEM & Security: Part One An introduction to the basics of SIEM for those unfamiliar with this security enhancing technology. ### Yes I’d like to understand how to secure my data from theft! ## WHAT'S INSIDE? ![Landing Page | Whats Inside icon | ISS Brand](https://web.twinstate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20%7C%20Whats%20Inside%20icon%20%7C%20ISS%20Brand.png?width=39&height=39&name=Landing%20Page%20%7C%20Whats%20Inside%20icon%20%7C%20ISS%20Brand.png "Landing Page | Whats Inside icon | ISS Brand") ### SIEM Platforms Explained SIEM platforms have developed over time to address needs in networked environments where security action is as important as security information.  ![Landing Page | Whats Inside icon | ISS Brand](https://web.twinstate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20%7C%20Whats%20Inside%20icon%20%7C%20ISS%20Brand.png?width=39&height=39&name=Landing%20Page%20%7C%20Whats%20Inside%20icon%20%7C%20ISS%20Brand.png "Landing Page | Whats Inside icon | ISS Brand") ### SIEM vs Logging Logging has historically provided individual platform, application or operations specific event data. SIEM takes logging in a security context to the next level. ![Landing Page | Whats Inside icon | ISS Brand](https://web.twinstate.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Landing%20Page%20%7C%20Whats%20Inside%20icon%20%7C%20ISS%20Brand.png?width=39&height=39&name=Landing%20Page%20%7C%20Whats%20Inside%20icon%20%7C%20ISS%20Brand.png "Landing Page | Whats Inside icon | ISS Brand") ### SIEM Use Cases  SIEMs can alert on noncompliance issues before an auditor or attacker discovers the problem, allowing organizations to quickly patch holes in their security posture. ```json { "@context" : "http://www.schema.org", "@type" : "LocalBusiness", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "United States", "addressLocality" : "Plattsburgh", "addressRegion" : "NY", "postalCode" : "12962", "streetAddress" : "291 Rand Hill Rd" }, "contactPoint" : { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "contactType" : "customer service", "telephone" : "+1-518-563-7100" }, "image" : "itemscope itemtype=http://schema.org/ImageObject", "name" : "Twinstate Technologies", "openingHours" : "Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr 08:00-17:00", "priceRange" : "Telecommunications, IT and cybersecurity", "url" : "https://www.twinstate.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://www.schema.org", "@type" : "LocalBusiness", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "United States", "addressLocality" : "Colchester", "addressRegion" : "VT", "postalCode" : "05446", "streetAddress" : "59 Rathe Rd Suite #105" }, "contactPoint" : { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "contactType" : "customer service", "telephone" : "+1-802-655-7300" }, "image" : "itemscope itemtype=http://schema.org/ImageObject", "name" : "Twinstate Technologies", "openingHours" : "Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr 08:00-17:00", "url" : "https://www.twinstate.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://www.schema.org", "@type" : "LocalBusiness", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "United States", "addressLocality" : "Concord", "addressRegion" : "NH", "postalCode" : "03301", "streetAddress" : "128E Hall Street" }, "contactPoint" : { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "contactType" : "customer service", "telephone" : "+1-603-230-9598" }, "name" : "Twinstate Technologies", "openingHours" : "Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr 08:00-17:00", "url" : "https://www.twinstate.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://www.schema.org", "@type" : "LocalBusiness", "address" : { "@type" : "PostalAddress", "addressCountry" : "United States", "addressLocality" : "Latham", "addressRegion" : "NY", "postalCode" : "12110", "streetAddress" : "" }, "contactPoint" : { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "contactType" : "customer service", "telephone" : "+1-518-783-0912" }, "image" : "itemscope itemtype=http://schema.org/ImageObject", "name" : "Twinstate Technologies", "openingHours" : "Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr 08:00-17:00", "url" : "https://www.twinstate.com/" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Corporation", "alternateName" : "Twinstate", "contactPoint" : { "@type" : "ContactPoint", "areaServed" : "US", "availableLanguage" : "English", "contactOption" : "TollFree", "contactType" : "customer service", "telephone" : "+18008338000" }, "logo" : "https://www.twinstate.com/hubfs/RevAcc/Marketing/Brand%20Twinstate/50th%20Anniversary/Logo_50thAnn_BlackBG.png", "name" : "Twinstate Technologies", "url" : "https://www.twinstate.com" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org", "@type" : "Corporation", "alternateName" : "TwinState/Voice.Data.Video.Inc.", "logo" : "https://www.twinstate.com/hubfs/Assets/logo-twinstate-black-text.png?t=1534937469161", "name" : "Twinstate Technologies", "sameAs" : [ "https://www.facebook.com/TwinstateTechnologies", "https://www.twitter.com/_Twinstate", "https://www.linkedin.com/company/twinstate-technologies" ], "url" : "https://www.twinstate.com" } ``` ```json { "@context" : "http://schema.org/", "@type" : "WebSite", "alternateName" : "TWINSTATE//VOICE.DATA.VIDEO.INC", "name" : "Twinstate Technologies", "potentialAction" : { "@type" : "SearchAction", "query-input" : "required name=search_term_string", "target" : "https://www.twinstate.com/search?q=){search_term_string}" }, "url" : "https://www.twinstate.com" } ```