Chapter 12: Security Threat Detection and Response Using the Elastic Stack

In the last chapter, we looked at how the Elastic Stack can be used to centralize logs, metrics, and other sources of telemetry from across your organization to better observe and understand the environment. The scale and extensibility of the stack make it possible to collect massive volumes of data for search, analysis, and the building of custom use cases on top of the data. Security teams have very similar data collection and visibility requirements, making the Elastic Stack an ideal platform for security analytics, threat detection, investigation, and response workflows.

As more and more critical business processes move online, it is critical for organizations to invest in sound cyber security controls, alongside appropriate detection, and remediation capabilities. This is key when it comes to protecting the security of your assets, the integrity of your systems, and the trust your customers have in you...