Is RocketCyber a SIEM?

The below industry standard terminology references the technological portion of the RocketCyber SOC (platform), aggregating threat data via REST APIs, Webhooks, SYSLOG Collector and operating system APIs. One of the many unique value propositions with RocketCyber is we do more than just collect data, it includes its own set of purpose-built detection apps, complimenting the collection of event data. Additionally, the RocketCyber SOC provides the human element, not a necessity but rather a requirement for operating the SIEM functionality.

A SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is a software solution that provides centralized security management and monitoring for an organization's IT infrastructure. It combines two main functions: security information management (SIM) and security event management (SEM).

The SIM component of a SIEM collects and analyzes log data from various sources within the IT environment, such as servers, network devices, operating systems, applications, and security appliances. These logs contain valuable information about security events, system activities, and user behavior. The SIM functionality normalizes and correlates this data to identify patterns, detect security incidents, and generate reports.

The SEM component focuses on real-time monitoring and analysis of security events and incidents. It captures security-related events, such as firewall alerts, intrusion detection system (IDS) alerts, and antivirus notifications. These events are then analyzed in real time to identify potential security threats or suspicious activities. SEM also performs actions like generating alerts, triggering automated responses, and initiating incident response procedures.

By integrating SIM and SEM capabilities, a SIEM enables organizations to gain visibility into their IT environment, detect and respond to security incidents more effectively, and comply with regulatory requirements. SIEM systems provide features such as log aggregation, event correlation, threat intelligence integration, incident response workflows, and reporting functionalities.

While SIEM solutions play a crucial role in improving the security posture of organizations by providing a centralized platform for monitoring, managing, and responding to security events in near real time, the RocketCyber solution, combines technology, people and processes to deliver 7x24 security monitoring.

Can RocketCyber be considered a SIEM? The majority of our customers check off any specific requirements calling out a SIEM, although we define it as more than a SIEM. Without the process and people, the technology simply collects data.