What to check during a SIEM pilot to prepare for production launch

Andrey Barantsev from Solar Group shares insights from 40 Solar SIEM pilot projects. The author highlights common mistakes companies make when testing security information and event management systems. Key issues include infrastructure failing to handle real-world loads, delays in deployment and source integration, and the security team's lack of readiness to manage content and threat scenarios independently. The article examines four critical aspects that should be verified in advance to prevent failures during the transition to production. The author emphasizes the importance of proper resource planning and assessing staff competencies during the pilot phase. These recommendations help engineers and security managers optimize the SIEM implementation process and minimize project risks.