Security Information and Event Management Software combine both security information manager (SIM) and security event manager (SEM) features. Most businesses, especially those operating online, use these software functionalities to generate real-time reports of security alerts. SIEM software has become essential in identifying and combating cyber-attacks. SIEM software operates by collecting and storing log data from the company’s technology infrastructure including security devices and host systems. Depending on the data generated, the Security Event Manager (SEM) provides real-time analysis and monitoring of log data, events correlation, and notifications. Security Information Manager (SIM) collects, analyzes, reports, and provides long-term storage of log data. SIEM’s general capabilities include collection and aggregation of log data, correlation of security events, notification of security alerts, compliance with the current security procedures, and dashboard reporting. All the software’s functionalities are automated therefore making SIEM software a reliable security tool. The software’s retention capability makes it easy for security professionals to have access to historical log data. SIEM security system uses forensic analytics tools to search through and enrich log data. The software can detect and counter malicious communications as well as encrypted data. Security information and event management software have indispensable tools for protecting companies’ databases. The software collects security data from various systems and analyzes the data using a centralized data system.