Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Glossary Definition

Term Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
Definition

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is a security operations platform that collects, correlates, and analyzes log and event data from many sources. The acronym SIEM is commonly used in security, IT, audit, and compliance work.

Context & Usage

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) is part of security operations and incident response, helping teams detect activity, preserve evidence, coordinate response, and improve controls after an event.

Categories Cybersecurity, Compliance, and Access Management, General Technology and Miscellaneous