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SIEM Architecture: 10 Key Components and Best Practices

The Key Components of SIEM Architecture  SIEM systems include the following components. 1. Data Sources...

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10 Observability Tools to Know in 2024

Observability Tools vs Observability Platforms Observability tools are often specialized, focusing on narrow aspects like metrics, logs, or traces. They provide deep insights into particular segments of the...

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Observability vs Monitoring: 5 Key Differences

What Are the Similarities Between Observability and Monitoring?  Observability and monitoring share the goal of ensuring that systems operate reliably and efficiently. Both practices involve collecting data that...

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Observability: Principles, Challenges, Capabilities & Practices

Benefits of Observability  Implementing observability across an organization’s IT infrastructure provides several benefits: Monitoring vs...

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Cloud SIEM vs Traditional SIEM: What Is the Difference?

Cloud-Native SIEM Features and Capabilities Cloud SIEM platforms typically offer the following features: Traditional SIEM...

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SIEM in AWS: Native and Third Party Solutions

Benefits of Implementing SIEM in AWS  Implementing SIEM in AWS provides several key advantages, including: Example of Native AWS SIEM Solution: SIEM on Amazon OpenSearch Service SIEM on...

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OpenSearch with Python: The Basics and a Quick Tutorial

OpenSearch Python Clients There are several clients that can be used to interface with OpenSearch...

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Datadog SIEM: The Basics and a Quick Tutorial

Key Features of Datadog Cloud SIEM  Datadog Cloud SIEM provides the following capabilities. Visualization and Insights Datadog Cloud SIEM’s visualization tools enable security teams to gain deep insights...

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SIEM Logging: Components, Log Sources & Best Practices

Why Is SIEM Logging Important for IT Security?  SIEM logging enables real-time threat detection and...

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What Are AWS Edge Locations & Using Lambda@Edge with CloudFront

How Do Edge Locations Work? Edge locations respond to user requests with the nearest cached...

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3 Principles of Kubernetes Observability & Pro Tips for Success

Why Is Kubernetes Observability Important? Unlike traditional monolithic architectures, Kubernetes typically hosts microservices, which require...

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Kubernetes Troubleshooting: Fixing Top 5 Errors & Best Practices

Why Is It Difficult to Troubleshoot Kubernetes? Troubleshooting Kubernetes is challenging due to the complexity...

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