Network Security Monitoring & ALerting (SIEM)

U nderstanding Your Network Security Needs

What is Network Security Monitoring?
Organizations in need of real-time network monitoring and a robust security overview rely on Technical Support International's (TSI) Network Security Monitoring & Alerting (SIEM) solution. With this solution, clients benefit from real-time reporting, gaining insights into network activities and access to sensitive data. Additionally, the solution provides reporting capabilities to track these activities, along with managed detection and response, crisis support, and log collection and retention. If your organization is subject to compliance requirements such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, PCI, and HIPAA - or is simply trying to improve its overall cybersecurity posture- TSI's solution provides a predictable, cost-effective means of safeguarding your organization's most sensitive assets.

Security Operations Center (SOC)

A Security Operations Center (SOC) is an organizational function dedicated to enhancing the security posture of an organization. Operating 24/7/365, it is staffed by personnel who analyze thousands of logs to address potential security issues and breaches promptly. SOC plays a vital role in meeting various compliance requirements, including PCI, the SEC Cybersecurity Rule, NIST 800-171, and CMMC, ensuring that breaches are reported swiftly and effectively.

Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM)

SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) is a software solution designed to collect log and event data generated by an organization's applications, endpoints, network, and security devices. This data is collected onto a central platform where it undergoes analysis to detect threats and trigger security alerts for investigation. SIEM is an integral tool used by security analysts in their daily operations within a Security Operations Center (SOC).

The Importance of Network Security Monitoring

  • Proactive Threat Detection: Finds threats early to prevent critical security incidents.
  • Rapid Incident Response: Responds quickly to security incidents, minimizing damage, downtime, and financial loss.
  • Cost Savings: Investing in proactive monitoring costs a fraction of potential breach costs. It reduces losses from security incidents.
  • Reputation Protection: Timely response helps maintain trust and reputation.
  • Compliance Assurance: Meets regulatory requirements for timely incident reporting, helping you avoid fines and penalties.

T HE THREE TENETS OF EFFECTIVE NETWORK SECURITY MONITORING

Essential Components of Effective Security Monitoring

Detecting & Preventing Malware

IDS monitors network traffic. It looks for suspicious activities or patterns that may indicate a threat.

Unauthorized Access Attempts

SIEM collects and analyzes log data from various network devices and applications.

Monitoring Network Behavior

Firewalls and IPS block unauthorized access and filter malicious traffic, preventing unauthorized access.

N etwork Security Monitoring & Alerting

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What Our Clients Are Saying

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“There is just too much information to make clear informed IT decisions that are best for your business. TSI’s cloud specialists helped navigate through the abyss of buzzwords and tech-centric concepts to help our business become more efficient and reduce IT capital expenditures. TSI’s ability to outline and explain the variety of available options helped solidify our decision to move to the cloud. I came out of the experience truly appreciating TSI’s approach."

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