Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

Q: Is a SIEM required for SOC 2 compliance?

SOC 2 doesn't explicitly require a SIEM, but the monitoring and logging controls it mandates are most effectively implemented with a SIEM. Most SOC 2 auditors expect centralized log management and alerting.

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SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems collect, aggregate, and analyze log and event data from across an organization's infrastructure to detect security threats, support incident investigation, and maintain compliance. Enterprise contracts may require SIEM deployment for…