Security Event Manager (SEM) - An intuitive and inexpensive product if you need a reliable Syslog manager in a classical network deployment
March 28, 2022
Security Event Manager (SEM) - An intuitive and inexpensive product if you need a reliable Syslog manager in a classical network deployment

Score 9 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM)
SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) is our dedicated syslog for network devices, providing a higher set of features, search capabilities and filters than the basic syslog section in the Network Performance Module (npm). The built-in dashboards and ability to look at events in various categories prove particularly useful in troubleshooting scenarios.
Pros
- Categorizing of events in different buckets: Security, IT Operations, Change Management, Authentication, Endpoint Monitoring, Compliance.
- Intuitive configuration via Wizards, with meaningful examples and interactive help.
- The ability to create rules and set up actions for select events, using predefined templates.
Cons
- Better integration with npm, rather than being a standalone product.
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?
Yes
Would you buy SolarWinds Security Event Manager (SEM) again?
Yes
- Reduce time spent in troubleshooting network events.
- Provide a higher visibility into relevant events as a result of its categorizing and filtering options.
- Enhance monitoring tools by creating custom alerts and notifications based on syslog events.
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