Driven by compliance and data protection needs, over the last couple of years, security information management (SIM) has proven to be an effective tool for financial services firms. But how do you know you're getting the most out of your SIM? We've gathered some of our best expert advice on the subject to answer this question and more.
SIM appliance helps credit unions with compliance, incident response
When new federal IT requirements requiring credit unions to have a forensics trail in the event of a breach came out, one credit union turned to SIM. Learn how they found a TriGeo device an affordable way to streamline security management.
Security information management finally arrives, thanks to enhanced features
SIM has been a problematic security category for years, but that problem may have been solved. In this tip, Mike Rothman reveals how network-behavior analysis and log management technologies have brought some new life to the SIM market.
How to get the most out of a SIM
A security information management product is perhaps one of the least exciting types of information security products available today, but it can be one of the most beneficial. According to expert Joel Snyder, a financial organization should look beyond the traditional security and compliance benefits of a SIM in order to make the most of the investment.
Establishing a practical routine for reviewing security logs
In this tip, security expert Lenny Zeltzer shares the joy that comes with correlating seemingly unrelated events, and offers helpful hints to make your log-reviewing efforts a success every time.
