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Cloud Security Podcast by Google
EP197 SIEM (Decoupled or Not), and Security Data Lakes: A Google SecOps Perspective
Nov 4, 2024
Travis Lanham, Uber Tech Lead for Security Operations Engineering at Google Cloud, dives deep into the future of SIEM-like products. He discusses the concept of disassembled SIEMs and their potential advantages, like separating security capabilities from data backends. Lanham reflects on the early days of SecOps and shares why a tightly coupled approach was preferred. He examines the complexities of decentralized systems and their implications. The conversation also touches on innovations driving decoupled SIEMs and insights into security data lakes.
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- The ongoing debate in Security Information Management centers on the trade-offs between disassembled, modular systems and tightly integrated solutions for effective security operations.
- Centralizing data storage in security systems enhances visibility and responsiveness, while decentralized approaches often complicate incident response and operational efficiency.
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Integration vs. Disassembly in Security Information Management
The ongoing debate in the field of Security Information Management (SIM) centers on two opposing approaches: disassembling SIM into smaller, specialized components versus integrating it for a more unified experience. Proponents of the disassembled approach argue that modular systems, which can adapt to specific needs, provide greater flexibility and agility. Conversely, advocates for an integrated system suggest that combining various functionalities into a single system enhances efficiency and accessibility. This clash reflects a broader discussion on whether specialization or integration will ultimately deliver more effective security solutions.
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