Wazuh is a free, open-source security platform for threat detection, integrity monitoring, and incident response.
Introduction to Wazuh
Wazuh is a comprehensive open-source security platform that provides unified XDR and SIEM capabilities.
Key Features
- Security Analytics: Real-time threat detection
- Intrusion Detection: Host and network-based IDS
- Log Data Analysis: Centralized log management
- File Integrity Monitoring: Detect unauthorized changes
- Vulnerability Detection: Identify system weaknesses
- Compliance Management: PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR compliance
Architecture
Wazuh consists of:
- Wazuh Manager: Central analysis and alerting
- Wazuh Agent: Installed on monitored systems
- Elastic Stack: Data indexing and visualization
Integration with SecBoard
SecBoard integrates with Wazuh to provide a unified security operations dashboard. Alerts from Wazuh are automatically imported and can be converted into incidents for tracking and response.
Getting Started
- Install Wazuh manager
- Deploy agents on endpoints
- Configure rules and policies
- Set up alerting
- Integrate with SecBoard SOC module