FortiSIEM vs Splunk

November 14, 2024 | Author: Michael Stromann
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FortiSIEM
FortiSIEM brings together visibility, correlation, automated response, and remediation in a single, scalable solution.
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Splunk
We make machine data accessible, usable and valuable to everyone—no matter where it comes from. You see servers and devices, apps and logs, traffic and clouds. We see data—everywhere. Splunk offers the leading platform for Operational Intelligence. It enables the curious to look closely at what others ignore—machine data—and find what others never see: insights that can help make your company more productive, profitable, competitive and secure.

FortiSIEM and Splunk are both SIEM software that provide real-time visibility and monitoring across networks and IT infrastructure. They are designed for security operations centers (SOC) and IT security professionals, integrate with numerous third-party applications and systems, provide centralized dashboards for easy visualization of security data and utilize machine learning and automation to enhance threat detection and response.

But FortiSIEM (originally developed by AccelOps in 2009, later acquired by Fortinet) is a part of Fortinet's extensive security portfolio, ideal for existing Fortinet users. It offers end-to-end visibility with a focus on unified security management across networks, including cloud and IoT devices. FortiSIEM is very scalable and supports multi-tenant architecture for managed service providers (MSPs).

Splunk (2003) is primarily a log management and analytics system, used for SIEM and IT monitoring. It's known for ability to handle massive amounts of log data and supporting big data environments. Splunk enables flexible customization via app development and integration with various Splunk plugins. It also provides sophisticated search language (SPL) for custom queries and advanced analytics. Splunk is used for comprehensive data analytics beyond just security.

See also: Top 10 SIEM software
Author: Michael Stromann
Michael is an expert in IT Service Management, IT Security and software development. With his extensive experience as a software developer and active involvement in multiple ERP implementation projects, Michael brings a wealth of practical knowledge to his writings. Having previously worked at SAP, he has honed his expertise and gained a deep understanding of software development and implementation processes. Currently, as a freelance developer, Michael continues to contribute to the IT community by sharing his insights through guest articles published on several IT portals. You can contact Michael by email stromann@liventerprise.com