Wazuh

Wazuh is an open-source security monitoring tool that provides comprehensive log analysis, intrusion detection, and compliance management.

Wazuh Overview

01.

Components

  • Manager: The core component that processes and analyzes collected data, generates alerts, and manages configuration.
  • Agent: Installed on hosts to collect security-related data (logs, file integrity, etc.) and send it to the Wazuh manager.
  • Indexers: (Optional) Components that handle data indexing and storage, often using Elasticsearch.
  • Web Interface: A graphical interface, often provided by Kibana, for managing, visualizing, and analyzing data.

02.

Data Collection

  • Log Data: Collects and analyzes logs from various sources (system logs, application logs, etc.).
  • File Integrity Monitoring: Tracks changes to critical system files and directories.
  • Intrusion Detection: Monitors system activity for signs of suspicious behavior or unauthorized access.
  • 03.

    Configuration

  • Rules: Define how collected data is analyzed and which conditions trigger alerts.
  • Decoders: Process and interpret log data to extract meaningful information.
  • Alerts: Configurable rules and thresholds for generating alerts based on detected issues.
  • 04.

    Visualization

  • Dashboards: Provides visual representations of security events and trends.
  • Reports: Generates reports on security incidents, compliance, and system status.
  • 05.

    Notifications

    • Alerts: Sends notifications through various channels (email, messaging, etc.) when security issues or breaches are detected.

  • Integrations: Can integrate with other tools for enhanced alerting and incident response.
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