In an age where cybersecurity is paramount, organizations must be vigilant in protecting their digital assets and sensitive information. Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions are crucial in this endeavor, as they provide comprehensive visibility into an organization’s cybersecurity posture. While there are many commercial SIEM tools on the market, the pursuit of truly free and open-source SIEM solutions is gaining traction.

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on building a 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) using free and open-source technologies. In the digital age, protecting your organization’s information assets has never been more important. Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and organizations of all sizes and industries are vulnerable to attacks.

Snyk has been a long-time active participant in and sponsor of the Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF). We’re there because we believe in supporting its mission of securing the open source ecosystem. A recent summit meeting convened by the OpenSSF with the White House brought together various US Government departments for a chat about open source security.