Exploring Information Security · 2026-03-31 · 23 min
In this most excellent edition of the Exploring Information Security podcast, I talk with Derek Thomas a senior information security analyst specializing in log management and SIEM on the topic of: "What is a SIEM?" Derek ( @dth0m) has a lot of experience with SIEM and can be found on Linkedin participating in discussions on the technology. I had the opportunity to hang out with Derek at DerbyCon in 2015 and I came away impressed with his knowledge of SIEM. He seemed to be very passionate about the subject and that showed in this interview. In this episode, we discuss: How to pronounce SIEM What is a SIEM How to use a SIEM The biggest challenge using a SIEM How to tune the SIEM Use cases, use cases, use cases. More Resources: Applied Network Security Monitoring: Collection, Detection, and Analysis by Chris Sanders and Jason Smith Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers through Cyberspace by Sherri Davidoff and Jonathan Ham. Logging and Log Management: The Authorative Guide to Understanding the Concepts Surrounding Logging and Log Management by Anton A. Chuvakin and Kevin J. Schmidt Anton A. Chuvakin Gartner blog Ultimate Windows Security What is a SIEM?
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