Security Event Manager (SEM) by SolarWinds is a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tool designed for centralized log management, threat detection, and compliance reporting. The solution operates as a virtual appliance that collects, normalizes, and analyzes log data from multiple sources across networks. It provides automated threat detection and response capabilities while maintaining log data for forensic analysis and compliance purposes. The system incorporates file integrity monitoring, automated incident response, and cyberthreat intelligence functionalities while using log volume-independent licensing based on the number of log-emitting sources.
