Preface

Hi there! Welcome to Security Monitoring Using Wazuh. In this book, we will explore the realm of security operations and management using Wazuh – an open source security platform that unifies Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) and Extended Detection and Response (XDR) capabilities – to enhance threat detection, incident response, threat hunting, and compliance management within your organizations.

Wazuh combines powerful features such as intrusion detection, log analysis, file integrity monitoring, vulnerability detection, and security configuration assessment into a unified solution.

I will provide relevant information and guide you through the deployment of the Wazuh system, its integration with several third-party security tools, and practical use cases. My expertise in open source derives from two primary sources:

• A decade of experience in consulting and constructing open-source security solutions within enterprise networks
• Insights gleaned from podcasts, interviews, and discussions with industry experts

The demand for open-source security tools such as Wazuh is fueled by their affordability, community support, and flexibility, helping organizations to enhance threat detection, incident response, security monitoring, threat intelligence, and compliance management. Learning and gaining hands-on experience with tools such as Wazuh can significantly help aspirant security analysts or professionals in enhancing their skills in intrusion detection, log analysis, incident response, vulnerability management, and custom scripts, directly from a single platform. Engaging with open source communities helps you develop network opportunities and continuous learning, positioning you to become a valuable individual in the cybersecurity industry.