Unified Open Source Security: Ossec & Ossim
The "unified" approach relies on the specific strengths of each tool working in tandem:
Combining and OSSIM creates a powerful, unified open-source security architecture that bridges the gap between deep host-level monitoring and centralized security management. Together, they provide a cost-effective alternative to expensive commercial security suites for organizations needing robust intrusion detection and compliance. Core Components & Synergy OSSEC & OSSIM Unified Open Source Security
Open Source Security Information Management by AlienVault (now AT&T Cybersecurity). It acts as a SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) platform that: The "unified" approach relies on the specific strengths
Evaluates the severity of threats based on asset value and vulnerability data. How They Work Together OSSEC & OSSIM Unified Open Source Security
Connects seemingly unrelated events from different sources to identify complex attack patterns.