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Updated August 17, 2020

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Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM)

It is being used across our Presort division. It allows us to monitor daily issues and hiccups so that we can address them from anywhere in the country. With it, I'm able to track my local facility while still traveling to the other facilities in the country. It is a lifesaver when I need to be flexible and have the ability to travel or even stay home.
  • Centralized log collection and normalization.
  • Automated threat detection and response.
  • Integrated compliance reporting tools.
  • Auto report sending alerting.
  • Setup is required alerts.
  • Protect windows servers before attacks.
It stacks behind it currently. We've decided as a company to go with CrowdStrike Falcom Endpoint Protection as our preferred method of protection after the Malware issues.
I haven't had to utilize this, but I know about SolarWinds support I get on the other products.

Do you think SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM)'s feature set?

Yes

Did SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) again?

Yes

The initial install is the first step and shows you some compliance issues that you may not even be aware of.

SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) Feature Ratings

Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
7.7
Centralized event and log data collection
8
Correlation
7
Event and log normalization/management
6
Deployment flexibility
8
Integration with Identity and Access Management Tools
8
Custom dashboards and workspaces
9

SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) Premier Support

SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) Training

  • no training
I think training would've definitely helped. A lot of the setup involves having to understand networks, and firewalls etc. Also, it'd be nice to see what tricks or tips someone may have around the layout and design of the dashboard. Ultimately I think a training video or training program would be extremely beneficial to the usage of this program.

If I could - I'd go back and get more training immediately.