Tag: siem
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Unlocking Scalable Security Analytics: Save with Sentinel Data Lake
Introduction Microsoft Sentinel is a powerful, cloud-native SIEM that enables real-time detection and response. With its integration of Sentinel Data Lake, organizations can efficiently manage vast quantities of security data. However, as organizations scale, one question dominates every discussion: how much does it cost? Data ingestion, storage, queries, and analytics all carry price tags. Without Read more
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Unlocking Scalable Security Analytics: Why Pair Microsoft Sentinel with a Data Lake?
Enterprises generate enormous volumes of security data every day from endpoints, identities, applications, and cloud services. Microsoft Sentinel delivers powerful, cloud-native detection and investigation. However, storing and analyzing all of that data directly in Sentinel’s Log Analytics workspace quickly becomes expensive and inefficient. Recently Microsoft released Sentinel Data Lake which will solve this problem for Read more
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Mastering SecOps: Drive Better SOC Decisions Today
Welcome back to Mastering SecOps, a five-part blog series built to help you mature your Microsoft Sentinel environment with confidence. So far, we’ve explored smart detection with MITRE ATT&CK and UEBA, and how to destroy response time delays with Sentinel Playbooks and Threat Intelligence. Now, we’ll focus on how to leverage Sentinel Workbooks to visualize Read more
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Mastering SecOps: Unlock Smarter Detections with MITRE ATT&CK and UEBA
Improve Microsoft Sentinel detection by combining MITRE ATT&CK and UEBA. Learn how to map detection rules and use behavior analytics for better security alerts. Read more
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How to Create Custom Sentinel Analytic Rules
By Mike – Security Day Blog – This post will explain the importance of developing Sentinel rules for modern security systems. 👋 Introduction: Sentinel Rule Building Can Be Tough—Here’s How I Make It Easier Let’s be real—building custom detection rules isn’t always easy. There are days when everything clicks and the logic comes together fast. Read more
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Exploit SIEM Synergy: Supercharge Azure Sentinel Now
Introduction In today’s sprawling security ecosystems, many organizations run parallel SIEMs. They use a legacy platform to handle traditional infrastructure. Alongside this, they use Microsoft Sentinel to watch cloud-native workloads. The challenge? Making these systems talk to each other effectively. This post shows how to ingest alerts from third-party SIEM platforms into Microsoft Sentinel. More Read more
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The Unfiltered Truth: How to Slash Sentinel Costs by Curating Log Chaos
Drowning in logs? You’re not alone. When on-premise systems spew unfiltered telemetry into Microsoft Sentinel, you end up with bloated dashboards, noisy detections, and a hemorrhaging Azure bill. This guide is your antidote: a meticulous blueprint for curating log data — turning a chaotic flood into a lean, incisive signal stream that tells a story Read more
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Demystifying Uncommon Log Sources into Microsoft Sentinel: What You Need to Know (with Real Client Examples + Code)
Microsoft Sentinel provides native connectors for many popular services. However, when your environment includes custom-built applications, legacy systems, or niche appliances, you’ll often need to step outside of the out-of-the-box options. Ingesting uncommon log sources is essential for achieving complete visibility across your environment. Fortunately, with the right approach, it’s absolutely achievable. In this post, Read more
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Why Microsoft Sentinel Complements Your Current SIEM
Client Security teams often ask me the same question when Microsoft Sentinel comes up: “Why would we use Sentinel? We already have a SIEM.” It’s a fair question—especially if your current SIEM has been in place for years, integrated into your workflows, and tuned to your environment. But here’s the critical truth: Microsoft Sentinel isn’t Read more
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What to Focus on First with Microsoft Sentinel
Mike! Mike! Mike! What day is it? Its Security with Mike! One of the most critical components of any security organization is a functional SIEM—one that delivers the visibility, threat detection, and response capabilities your organization needs. Without proper planning, a SIEM can quickly become a costly, ineffective log repository instead of a powerful security Read more