TriGeo Network Security was a United Statesbased provider of security information and event management (SIEM) technology. The company provided network security services to mid-market organizations with its SIEM appliance that provides real-time log management and automated network defense.
TriGeo’s appliance-based solution combines security event management, security information management and log management and intelligence into a single device.
History The company’s first major commercial product release, TriGeo Security Information Manager (SIM), debuted in January 2002 to help users automatically identify, notify and respond to suspicious behavior, policy violations, and network attacks.
TriGeo later introduced its 64-bit SIM appliance and started providing real-time analysis for network infrastructure devices such as deep packet inspection firewalls, intrusion detection and intrusion prevention data.
In July 2011, the company was acquired by SolarWinds, a developer and marketer of network, applications and storage management software.
Focus TriGeo SIM was sold exclusively to mid-market organizations and primarily targets banks, credit unions, retailers, government agencies, utilities, education, media and entertainment companies, and healthcare providers. The company also offered several add-on features which support additional functionality and security.
Once an unauthorized or suspicious activity is identified, Security Information Manager (SIM) notifies the user. Also, the technology can be configured to automatically respond by blocking an IP address, routing traffic, quarantining a workstation from the rest of the network or controlling applications and access control services based on user-defined rules. TriGeo SIM also has reporting capabilities for SarbanesOxley, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA) and the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI DSS).
The product was later sold as the SolarWinds Log & Event Manager and then renamed SolarWinds Security Event Manager.
Industry Acronyms LMI – Log Management and Intelligence SEM – Security Event Management SIM – Security Information Management
References
TriGeo Security Information Manager (SIEM), SC Magazine, August 2010
Preventing Shoes From Dropping, Stores Magazine, July, 2010 Handheld Hazard, Credit Union Magazine, April, 2009 Security information management finally arrives, thanks to enhanced features, SearchFinancialSecurity.com, August, 2008 A big SIEM solution designed for small companies, Network World, August, 2008 Getting value out of security log files, Network World, May, 2008 The FutureNow List, Bank Technology News, April, 2008 Technology Helps With Fraud Protection, Credit Union Management, March, 2008 Security Software Tools Expected to Mature in Small-to-Medium Businesses, Baseline, December, 2007 Stillwater National Touts TriGeo Product, American Banker, August, 2007 The rise of midmarket security, SearchSecurityChannel.com, July, 2007 Security Management Special Report: Under Fire, CIO Decisions, June, 2007
External links TriGeo Network Security’s Official Web site
TriGeo Network Security’s Twitter Page