With the ever-changing threat landscape and increasing size of cyber and operational data, it’s never been more important for organisations to have tools that assist with this challenge. Many companies opt for a SIEM tool, such as Splunk or Sentinal to provide that reassurance.
However, many companies struggle with a lack of sufficient internal resources to get the most out of a SIEM once they have one; whether that’s down to the recruitment of knowledgeable engineers, the correct technology or well-defined operational processes. Whether you are migrating to a SaaS SIEM, another SIEM, or simply do not have a dedicated function to maintain and monitor your SIEM, you are at risk.
If you are not on top of your SIEM and threat management domain, then the risk of data breaches and reputational and financial damage becomes more likely. Outsourcing your threat management isn’t the answer to these issues either; the risks and threats are still very much yours to own.
SIEM augmentation involves partnering with dedicated experts with significant experience that complements your in-house knowledge. SIEM augmentation can be categorised into two specific types:
Typically used for projects and programme rollouts; staff augmentation is focused on providing skilled, experienced SIEM experts to integrate with your existing teams and who can support with implementation, migration, onboarding, upgrading and more.
Not to be confused with a SOC; operate augmentation involves working with a trusted external SIEM expert and then taking ownership and responsibility for the platform, covering all of the required ongoing work such as data, performance, analytics, reporting and content management.
Combining, one or both of these approaches together allows for the comprehensive deployment of a supportive, externally verified team that meets your exact business needs. It offers flexible and scalable solutions that establish the best tools, practices, and assessment frameworks to support your company’s existing team and help improve confidence and performance in your security posture.
Apto’s SIEM consultants are assigned to each client and are focused on each project to better ensure understanding and integration with your team and a more personalised approach.
Apto’s SIEM consultants report directly to in-house management and participate actively in daily meetings and progress reports so that you have full oversight of the work being completed and why.
Our team will review your whole environment, then identify the biggest gaps and most urgent issues and provide a methodical approach to dealing with these so you see the benefits quickly.
The adaptability and flexibility of augmentation is suitable for a wide range of use cases, across organisations of any size and any industry. As compared to working with fixed-term contractors, it encourages flexible resources, based on demand and task complexity.
Apto Augmentation provides your organisation with direct access to one of the most knowledgeable and experienced SIEM specialists in the U.K., helping over 300 businesses with their SIEM environment.
At Apto, our goal is to assist organisations in their adoption of threat detection and management platforms, regardless of where they are in the SIEM journey. We specialise in navigating the complexities of on-premises, cloud and hybrid environments and have earned a reputation in multiple industries by delivering comprehensive, well-designed, scalable SIEM solutions that meet your business and compliance objectives. Apto can help give you the breathing room you need to understand and get to grips with your data security and bridge the gaps in your security posture.
Increase your confidence in your data security strategy and improve ROI from your SIEM, get in touch today for a consultation.