Gartner Magic Quadrant for SIEM
In order to provide the latest updates surrounding the security information and event management- SIEM- market, leading research group Gartner releases a yearly report with the top vendors for organizations to consider: Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
Defined by the customer’s need to analyze event data in real-time for the early detection of attacks, the SIEM market is also a vital component of collecting, storing, analyzing, investigating, and reporting on event data for incident management and regulatory compliance purposes. Based on their ability to execute platforms as well as their completeness of vision, Gartner has evaluated the strengths and weaknesses of the SIEM vendors it considers most significant in the current market.
In order to be considered for Gartner’s SIEM Magic Quadrant, vendors must offer both SEM (real-time monitoring and incident management) and SIM (log management, analytics, and compliance reporting). These vendors must support data capture from a variety of data sources, such as security programs, network devices, and security devices, as well as deliver their product as a software, an appliance-based product, or an as-a-service model.
The Magic Quadrant for SIEM 2017 can be seen below, showcasing Leaders, Visionaries, Niche Players, and Challengers:
In choosing the Leaders for the SIEM Magic Quadrant, Gartner explained, “In addition to providing technology that is a good match to current customer requirements, Leaders also show evidence of superior vision and execution for emerging and anticipated requirements. They typically have relatively high market share and/or strong revenue growth, and have demonstrated positive customer feedback for effective SIEM capabilities and related service and support.”
Leader in the SIEM market stand out for advanced threat detection, security monitoring, and incident response capabilities. These vendors included in the Leaders Magic Quadrant include IBM, Splunk, McAfee, and LogRhythm.
Multiple strengths were identified in choosing the top leaders in the Security Information and Event Management Magic Quadrant:
Each year, the appeal of SIEM continues to broaden as it shifts focus from strictly compliance towards threat management. With the need for cybersecurity at an all-time high, detection with SIEM can provide greater visibility into a variety of environments, giving your organization the preventative measures it requires. Choosing a SIEM provider can be challenging, but utilizing the Gartner SIEM Magic Quadrant is an excellent place to start.
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Gartner’s Magic Quadrant is the first step to understand the technology providers you might consider for a specific service. Depending on the types of investments you are looking to make, each quadrant has its own benefits and advantages.
Utilizing a graphical illustration, a Gartner Magic Quadrant provides a snapshot of four types of technology providers that can help you best meet your business goals: