Summary
In this episode of the Blue Security Podcast, hosts Andy Jaw and Adam Brewer engage with cybersecurity architect Karl Niblock to discuss the evolution of logging practices in security information and event management (SIEM) systems. The conversation explores the shift from a 'log everything' mentality to a more strategic approach that emphasizes quality over quantity in data ingestion. Karl highlights the challenges posed by exponential data growth and the importance of customer empathy in designing effective security operations. The discussion also delves into the cost of detection, the value of high-quality logs, and the need for organizations to rethink their logging strategies to enhance threat detection and response capabilities. In this conversation, Karl discusses the intricacies of data logging in cybersecurity, emphasizing the importance of understanding the layers of data fidelity and how to effectively manage and utilize logs within Azure Sentinel. He introduces a pyramid model to categorize different types of logs based on their security value and discusses the significance of data-driven decision-making in optimizing security operations. The conversation also touches on the need for evolving data architecture to keep pace with modern threats and the practical implications of data management in security operations.
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YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/V3KEpNIJl-o
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Documentation:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/data-explorer/data-explorer-overview
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/logs/log-analytics-workspace-overview
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/microsoftsentinelblog/using-azure-data-explorer-for-long-term-retention-of-microsoft-sentinel-logs/1883947
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/sentinel/basic-logs-use-cases
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlniblock/
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Andy Jaw
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyjaw/
Email: andy@bluesecuritypod.com
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Adam Brewer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ajbrewer
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjbrewer/
Email: adam@bluesecuritypod.com
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