A Comprehensive Analysis of Features, Benefits, Challenges, and Best Practices of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Solutions

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Authors: Marios Vardalachakis, Manos Vasilakis, Manolis G. Tampouratzis
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Abstract

Businesses need good defenses against any number of incidents in the continually evolving area of cybersecurity. SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) systems are now important tools for them. The current study offers a comprehensive analysis of SIEM solutions, such as their key features, benefits, installation issues, and suggested procedures. SIEM systems effectively store security event data, giving continuous tracking, interaction, and examination to recognize and deal with threats rapidly. The advantages of this technology include enhanced operating efficiency, streamlined compliance with laws, expedited response to events, and heightened threat detection capabilities. However, the implementation of SIEM systems has many challenges that must be overcome, including intricacies, cognitive exhaustion, data integration complications, and restrictions. To effectively handle these issues, businesses are advised to develop objectives, properly schedule, attend school, and periodically review and enhance their SIEM goals. In addition, organizations may use the complete capabilities of SIEM systems to enhance their cybersecurity stance and mitigate the risks posed by cyberattacks by staying updated with the most recent developments. This study aims to provide a comprehensive examination of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, with a specific emphasis on important features, benefits, implementation challenges, and suggestions.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Information and Cyber Security Network Security and Intrusion Detection Internet of Things and AI

Publication details

Journal / source
First International Conference on Computational Intelligence and Soft Computing (CISCom 2025)
Publisher
MDPI
Pages
18–18
Publication date
6 February 2026
Language
EN