Security Logging and SIEM Integration

This question asks for complete documentation about your security logging capabilities - not just what you log, but how customers can access these logs and integrate them with their security monitoring tools (SIEM systems). It's like asking not just if you have security cameras, but whether customers can connect them to their own security monitoring center and what they need to do to set that up.

Enterprise customers need to integrate your logs with their Security Operations Centers (SOCs) to maintain unified threat detection across all systems. Without SIEM integration, your application becomes a blind spot in their security monitoring, potentially hiding active attacks. Proper logging integration can reduce incident detection time from weeks to minutes. This capability is often mandatory for regulated industries and can be a key differentiator in competitive deals where security-conscious customers compare vendors.

Companies often claim SIEM compatibility without understanding the specific formats and protocols required (syslog, CEF, LEEF). Another mistake is providing logs without timestamps in UTC or without consistent formatting, making integration nearly impossible. Many vendors also underestimate the volume of logs enterprises expect and don't architect for high-volume log streaming without impacting application performance.