Cybercrime costs will top $10.5 trillion by 2025. Despite improved network and computer security, hackers can still penetrate 93% of company networks. There is always a chance that a skilled cybercriminal can break through these defences.
Though prevention remains essential, the most vital aspect of a Security Operations Center (SOC) is detection. With the right tools, a cybersecurity team can get an early warning when something unusual or potentially malicious is happening on the network.
Each potential issue is known as an “incident.” Cybersecurity experts use Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems to receive alerts about incidents, track them, and mount a quick response before the problem leads to a significant breach.
The SIEM tool that is best for your company will depend on your needs, the architecture of your network, and whether or not you have a centralized or decentralized operation. Some of the more popular SIEM tools include QRadar, ArcSight, and LogRhythm. However, since more and more companies are seeking cloud-based systems, the obvious choice for most is Microsoft Sentinel. It is currently the only cloud-based system on the market.
Why Use Microsoft Sentinel?
Microsoft Sentinel is a flexible and adaptable SIEM tool. Its cybersecurity detection competitors are on-premises systems. They require careful configuration and extensions or complete redevelopment when your network has any changes or additions.
With the rapid pace of today’s business-related developments, tech infrastructure changes almost constantly. If your company is not flexible enough to meet these changes, you may fall behind your competitors. Because the Microsoft SIEM tool is cloud-based, it offers much more flexibility.
As more companies switch their operations to the cloud, for greater efficiency and the ability to handle remote or hybrid workers, on-premises SIEM systems are becoming outdated. These tools learn usage patterns from activity logs. However, if they cannot access cloud-based logs, their usefulness is extremely limited in today’s digital work environments.
Microsoft Azure Sentinel doesn’t get installed on on-site networks, so it is scalable, and it works seamlessly with other Microsoft systems, software, and platforms. Furthermore, its artificial intelligence (AI) systems allow it to analyze logs and update its incident detection and response capabilities on the fly without requiring a complete update.
Finally, Sentinel is the Microsoft SIEM solution. However, it also serves as a security orchestration and automation response (SOAR) platform. This feature allows cybersecurity personnel to work on one centralized platform on threat detection, response, and the automation of security functions.
Here is a closer look at the core functions Microsoft Sentinel offers to cybersecurity teams.