SERVICES
Road to SIEM
Get a grip on your security data first
Many organizations know they need to do something with a SIEM. However, the step towards a working SIEM approach is often bigger than expected. Data is fragmented, use cases are not yet clearly defined, and the foundation is missing.
With Road to SIEM, SMT helps organizations make that route manageable. We start with the right data and initial use cases. Then we build further with more context and insight. Only when the foundation is solid do we scale up to an advanced SIEM platform. Those who scale up too early pay for complexity without the return.
No rushed work. But good grip.
Why SMT?
The demand for a SIEM often leads too quickly to tooling, while the foundation is not yet clear enough. SMT reverses that order.
We first help organizations get a grip on relevant data, priorities, and use cases. Only then does the step towards an advanced SIEM approach follow.
We work with:
- Honest advice about what is needed first
- Focus on relevant data and use cases
- Clear communication without hassle
- High level technical depth
With dedicated contacts and transparent reporting, management remains clear and reliable. We ensure that technology isn't just smart, but also continues to work smart.
The route to a SIEM that works
Step 1:
Basics in order
We start with the data that is directly relevant to security monitoring, such as user activity, access control, and initial monitoring. This creates a foundation upon which you can build.
Step 2:
More use cases, more insight
Next, we expand with additional data sources, more context, and sharper use cases. Like this. you gain better insight into risks, critical processes, and what really needs to be protected.
Step 3:
Ready for Splunk Enterprise Security
Only when that foundation is in place does the step to Splunk Enterprise Security become logical. This creates room for enrichment, automation, response, and more mature SIEM functionality.
Our pillars
At SMT you know what we do, why we do it and what it yields.
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We are clearly: clear steps, no jargon
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We are effective: solutions do what they are supposed to do.
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We make sure that transferable is: your team remains 'in control'.
We are clearly: clear steps, no jargon
We are effective: solutions do what they are supposed to do.
We make sure that transferable is: your organization remains 'in control'.
For which organizations is this relevant?
Road to SIEM is intended for organizations that:
- want more control over their security data
- wanting to build SIEM in a manageable way
- first want to extract value from data and use cases
- want better visibility into risks and critical assets
- only want to scale up when the foundation is solid
From implementation to run, improve, and grow
The road to SIEM does not stop after going live. After that, it is about management, optimization, and
further development.
- Run – management and continuity
- Improve – tuning and tightening
- Grow – expand with new data sources and use cases
Ready to make the route to your SIEM manageable?
Whether you are looking for a better starting point, more control over your security data, or a logical route to Splunk Enterprise Security: SMT helps you gain insight into which steps are truly necessary.
Insights
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Frequently asked questions
Item #1
Because the foundation is often not yet clear. It is unclear which data is relevant, which use cases are needed, and exactly what you want to detect. If you skip over that immediately, a SIEM quickly becomes complex and delivers less than expected. With Road to SIEM, we ensure that the foundation is right first.
Item #1
If it is clear:
• which risks have priority
• which use cases are associated with it
• what data is needed for that
Then a SIEM is no longer a starting point, but a logical step that builds on what is already in place.
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You gain insight into what is really happening in your environment sooner.
In addition, it becomes clear:
• which signals are relevant
• where the greatest risks lie
• which use cases add value
This makes the final SIEM approach more targeted and better substantiated.
Item #1
We work in steps. First, we organize the basic data and initial use cases. Then, we expand this with more data sources and context. Only then does it make sense to scale up to a full-fledged SIEM platform. Each step provides immediate insight and makes the next step better substantiated.
Item #1
Yes. In that case, we look at what is already in place and where the gaps are. Often, data is already available, but structure or focus is lacking in use cases. We align with the existing situation and build upon it.
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The real work only begins after going live. Use cases need to be refined, new data sources are added, and the environment changes. That is why we provide support with management, optimization, and further development. This ensures that the SIEM approach remains aligned with what is happening within the organization.
