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Uncovering the Gaps in Cyberthreat Detection & the Hidden

Weaknesses of SIEM

Recent findings suggest that some tools may not be living up to their potential, raising
concerns about their effectiveness.

By Garath Lauder, Director, Cyberseer

Cybersecurity tools and technologies are continuously being developed and refined to keep pace
with the growing threat landscape. One tool we’re all familiar with is the Security Information and
Event Management (SIEM) system, designed to provide real-time analysis of security alerts
generated by applications and network hardware. Despite their widespread adoption and pivotal
role in many organisations’ security postures, recent reports indicate that SIEM tools might not
be performing as effectively as we think.

The CardinalOps Revelation

A recent study by CardinalOps has unveiled some concerning insights into the performance of
enterprise SIEM tools. The report suggests that many SIEM deployments are significantly

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