The Evolution of SIEM Systems

This chapter explores the challenges and evolution of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems amidst an ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. It discusses the initial intentions of SIEM to aggregate and analyze data, revealing how they fell short due to a lack of skilled personnel and overwhelming tool complexity. The conversation also addresses the inefficiencies caused by managing vast amounts of data, questioning the effectiveness of current practices in deriving actionable insights.