SIEM vs. SOAR vs.
XDR
SIEM SOAR XDR
Aggregates log data generated by Aims to enrich event data, simplify the It centralizes and normalizes data from
applications, endpoints and network identification of critical incidents and all connected sources, including users,
devices. Support for big data and real- automate response actions to specific the network, and wherever data and
time event analysis. events or triggers. applications reside.
Suport machine learning and
Main goal is to speed up remediation and Main goal is to correlate all security data
behavioral analytics plugins to create
only escalate threats when human and alerts and provide a centralized
baselines of normal user and device
intervention was required. incident detection and response.
behavior.
Rely heavily on siloed security products, Rely heavily on siloed security products, Integrates a range of investigative tools,
which can lead to alerts based on which can lead to alerts based on behavioral analytics and automated
incomplete or poorly correlated incomplete or poorly correlated remediation capabilities into a single
information. information. platform.
Strong focus on advanced threat
Limited incident response and Maintaining visibility across an entire
detection and tailored responses, has
visualization. Collects event data but network remains a problem as modern IT
comprehensive monitoring across the
requires manual effort. infrastructures continue to sprawl.
entire attack surface.
Sheer volume of alerts overloaded Ingest data from multiple sources, which Does not have the log management,
security teams. Demands tools to requires integration with other security retention and compliance capabilities of
enhance the quality of alerts and tools, and still demands custom alert SIEM, so needs to be able to integrate
automate responses. levels and response measures. with existing security controls.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO CONSIDER
Whether organizations choose to deploy a disparate set of products or a unified platform, they will need log management and
retention tools and an automated threat detection and response capability to keep systems and data secure and compliant. The
systems chosen will also need some integration, configuration and fine-tuning to detect and respond to security incidents
effectively and efficiently.
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