Episode 31: Log Correlation and Orchestration Platforms (SIEM/SOAR)

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems are the heart of modern detection and alerting. In this episode, we explore how SIEMs collect, correlate, and normalize data from across your environment—giving analysts a real-time window into activity from endpoints, servers, firewalls, cloud services, and more. You’ll learn how log correlation enables pattern detection, anomaly identification, and timeline reconstruction during an investigation.

We also introduce the concept of Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms, and how they extend SIEM capabilities by streamlining workflows, automating low-risk responses, and unifying disparate data sources. We break down how these systems reduce analyst fatigue, shorten mean time to detect (MTTD), and standardize your incident response posture. Whether you’re preparing for a PBQ on SIEM queries or looking to understand how enterprise analysts stay ahead of threats, this episode delivers high-value insights. Brought to you by BareMetalCyber.com