SolarWinds Security Event Manager
6.3#11 in security information and event managementFrom $1,789 a monthWebSelf-hostedWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | SolarWinds Security Event Manager | Wazuh |
|---|---|---|
| File integrity monitoring | SEM can monitor file and directory access, movement, and shares, and correlate file audit events with system and Active Directory events. | Its FIM module tracks file and directory creation, modification and deletion using checksums and attributes, with real-time or scheduled scans. |
| Founded | 1999 | 2015 |
| Incident response | Active Response can automate actions such as blocking USB devices, killing malicious processes, and logging off users. | Built-in active responses can take countermeasures such as blocking network access from a threat source. |
| Intended users | SolarWinds describes SEM as a tool for IT and security professionals, including teams with limited security or compliance resources. | Wazuh says its platform is used by organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises, as well as individuals. |
SolarWinds Security Event Manager plans
- Security Event Manager$1,789 a month
Wazuh plans
- Wazuh open sourceFree
- Small$571 a month
- Medium$923 a month
- Large$1,467 a month
- CustomPriced on request
Pick SolarWinds Security Event Manager if…
SEM suits IT and security professionals, including teams with limited security or compliance resources. It is for organisations needing self-hosted log analysis, response automation and compliance reporting.
Pick Wazuh if…
Wazuh may suit organizations and individuals seeking security monitoring across endpoints, cloud services, and networks. It offers a self-hosted free option as well as paid Cloud plans.