What is the architecture of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool?

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SIEM tool architecture includes data collection, normalization, correlation, and reporting components.

Data collection: Gathers security data from various sources like logs, network traffic, and endpoints.
Normalization: Standardizes the collected data into a common format for analysis.
Correlation: Identifies patterns and relationships in the data to detect security incidents.
Reporting: Generates reports and alerts based on the analyzed data for security monitoring and response.
Example: SIEM tools like Splunk, IBM QRadar, and ArcSight follow this architecture.

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