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Security Event Management
Security event management (SEM), and the related SIM and SIEM, are computer security disciplines that use data inspection tools to centralize the storage and interpretation of logs or events generated by other software running on a network. Overview The acronyms ''SEM'', ''SIM,'' and ''SIEM'' have sometimes been used interchangeably, but generally refer to the different primary focus of products: * ''Log management'': Focus on simple collection and storage of log messages and audit trails * ''Security information management'' ( SIM): Long-term storage and analysis and reporting of log data. * ''Security event manager'' (SEM): Real-time monitoring, correlation of events, notifications, and console views. * ''Security information and event management'' (SIEM): Combines SIM and SEM and provides real-time analysis of security alerts generated by network hardware and applications. Event logs Many systems and applications which run on a computer network generate events which are kept i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Security Information Management
Security information management (SIM) is an information security industry term for the collection of data such as log files into a central repository for trend analysis. Overview SIM products generally are software agents running on the computer systems that are monitored. The recorded log information is then sent to a centralized server that acts as a "security console". The console typically displays reports, charts, and graphs of that information, often in real time. Some software agents can incorporate local filters to reduce and manipulate the data that they send to the server, although typically from a forensic point of view you would collect all audit and accounting logs to ensure you can recreate a security incident. The security console is monitored by an administrator who reviews the consolidated information and takes action in response to any alerts issued. The data that is sent to the server to be correlated and analyzed are normalized by the software agents into a c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PCI DSS
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is an information security standard used to handle credit cards from major card brands. The standard is administered by the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council, and its use is mandated by the card brands. It was created to better control cardholder data and reduce credit card fraud. Validation of compliance is performed annually or quarterly with a method suited to the volume of transactions: * Self-assessment questionnaire (SAQ) * Firm-specific Internal Security Assessor (ISA) * External Qualified Security Assessor (QSA) History The major card brands had five different security programs: * Visa's Cardholder Information Security Program * Mastercard's Site Data Protection *American Express's Data Security Operating Policy *Discover's Information Security and Compliance * JCB's Data Security Program The intentions of each were roughly similar: to create an additional level of protection for card issuers by e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Computer Security Incident Management
A computer is a machine that can be programmed to automatically carry out sequences of arithmetic or logical operations (''computation''). Modern digital electronic computers can perform generic sets of operations known as ''programs'', which enable computers to perform a wide range of tasks. The term computer system may refer to a nominally complete computer that includes the hardware, operating system, software, and peripheral equipment needed and used for full operation; or to a group of computers that are linked and function together, such as a computer network or computer cluster. A broad range of industrial and consumer products use computers as control systems, including simple special-purpose devices like microwave ovens and remote controls, and factory devices like industrial robots. Computers are at the core of general-purpose devices such as personal computers and mobile devices such as smartphones. Computers power the Internet, which links billions of computers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
