What is SEIM?

SIEM stands for Security Information and Event Management. SIEM systems combine security information management (SIM) and security event management (SEM) functions. They provide real-time analysis of security alerts generated by applications and network hardware. A SIEM system collects logs and event data from various sources across an organization's IT infrastructure, correlates this data to identify potential security threats, and generates alerts for security teams to investigate. Common uses include threat detection, incident response, compliance reporting, and security monitoring.