Goognu
Enterprise Cyber Security

SIEM Implementation & Management for UK Businesses

Turn scattered logs into clear, actionable security insight. We design, deploy, tune and run Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms that detect real threats without drowning your team in alerts.

Our certified engineers and SOC analysts work with the platform you already have or help you choose the right one, so you get value from your SIEM from the first week.

ISO 27001
CREST
Cyber Essentials Plus
Schedule Security Audit
Direct Security Desk

Request Free Security Scoping

Confidential
Strictly Confidential • NDA Signed Prior to Engagement
500+
Assessments delivered
100+
Log source types supported
Cloud, network, endpoint and apps
4 weeks
Typical deployment time
For most organisations
24/7
Expert support
Overview

About SIEM

Why structured, proactive security testing is essential for your organization

Definition & Approach

Definition & Approach

A SIEM collects logs from across your environment, correlates them and raises alerts when activity looks like an attack. We handle the full lifecycle, from architecture and log onboarding to detection rules, tuning and ongoing management, so the platform delivers results rather than noise.

Key Highlights:
  • Architecture design and platform selection
  • Log onboarding, parsing and normalisation
  • Detection use cases, dashboards and tuning
Business Urgency

Business Urgency

Many organisations buy a SIEM and never get full value from it, because of missing log sources, noisy rules or no one to watch the alerts. A well-run SIEM shortens detection time, supports compliance and gives you the evidence you need after an incident.

Defense-in-Depth Architecture

Holistic Protection Across Every Attack Surface

Our testing methodologies evaluate entry points, authentication mechanisms, network boundaries, and business logic.

Boundary Hardening
Firewalls, TLS & Endpoints
Identity & RBAC
Auth, Tokens & Privilege
Data Protection
PII, Databases & Encryption
Continuous Retest
Verification & Sign-off
Services & Scope

What our SIEM service covers

From first design workshop to day-to-day operation, on the platform that suits you.

Strategy

SIEM Strategy & Platform Selection

Define your requirements and choose a platform and licensing model that fit your size and budget.

Key Vectors Tested:
Requirements and use case workshopPlatform and cost comparisonArchitecture and sizing
Deployment

SIEM Deployment & Integration

Deploy the platform and connect your log sources, from servers and firewalls to cloud and applications.

Key Vectors Tested:
On-premises, cloud or hybrid deploymentAgent and collector setupParsing and normalisation of logs
Logs

Log Source Onboarding

Bring in the right data, with a clear plan for which logs matter most and how long to keep them.

Detection

Detection Use Cases & Correlation Rules

Build detections mapped to MITRE ATT&CK and tailored to the threats your business faces.

Key Vectors Tested:
Brute force and credential misuseData exfiltration indicatorsPrivilege escalation and lateral movement
Tuning

Tuning, Dashboards & Compliance Reporting

Reduce false positives and build dashboards and reports for security teams, auditors and leadership.

Managed

Managed SIEM Operations

Let our SOC run your SIEM day to day, with health monitoring, rule updates and alert handling.

Why you need this

Why you need a properly run SIEM

Key Perspective 1
Logs only help if they are collected, understood and acted on. An unmanaged SIEM often becomes an expensive log store, with gaps in coverage and alerts that nobody trusts.
Key Perspective 2
A well-run SIEM also provides the monitoring and log retention evidence that ISO 27001, PCI DSS, SOC 2, GDPR and Cyber Essentials Plus assessments expect.
Why Manual Penetration Testing Matters

DIY SIEM vs Goognu managed SIEM

Enterprise Standard
Capability / FeatureSIEM Run In-House AloneGoognu Managed SIEM
Log source coverage✕ Gaps found after an incidentPlanned and checked against your risks
Detection rules✕ Default rules and high noiseTuned to your environment and ATT&CK
Platform health and maintenance✕ Often neglectedMonitored and maintained by engineers
Alert handling around the clock✕ NoYes
Key Benefits

Key Benefits of Our Security Assessments

Actionable protection designed to enhance your operational resilience and regulatory standing

Platform independent

We work with the SIEM you own or help you pick one, with no pressure to buy a particular product.

Value from day one

Priority log sources and high-value detections go live first.

Lower noise, better alerts

Tuned rules mean your team sees the alerts that matter.

Audit-ready reporting

Dashboards and reports that show monitoring and log retention to auditors.

Our Process

Systematic Security Methodology

A five-step approach from design to ongoing operation.

01
Phase 1

Discovery & Design

Agree goals, critical assets and compliance needs, then design the architecture.

Deliverable:SIEM architecture and log source plan
02
Phase 2

Deployment

Build the platform and set up collectors, agents and secure connections.

Deliverable:Working SIEM platform
03
Phase 3

Log Onboarding

Connect priority log sources first, then add the rest in planned phases.

Deliverable:Integrated and parsed log sources
04
Phase 4

Use Cases & Tuning

Build detection rules and dashboards, then tune them against real activity.

Deliverable:Detection rule set and dashboards
05
Phase 5

Operate & Improve

Run the platform, review coverage and add new detections as threats change.

Deliverables

What You Receive Upon Completion

Clear, executive-level summaries paired with granular remediation guidance for your engineering teams

For Engineers

SIEM architecture and design document

Platform design, sizing, log flow and retention plan, ready for review and audit.

Standard Deliverable
For Security Teams

Detection coverage map

Your detections mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, with gaps and a plan to close them.

Standard Deliverable
For Leadership and Auditors

Executive and compliance reports

Plain-English summaries and evidence of monitoring and log retention.

Standard Deliverable
Zero Obligation Scoping

Strengthen Your Security Posture Today

Don't wait for a high-profile security breach or compliance violation to expose vulnerabilities in your systems.

Goognu's certified security specialists deliver actionable, zero-false-positive assessments tailored to your environment. Contact our security team today for a confidential, no-obligation scoping session.

No commitment required
Response within 24 hours
Strict NDA protection
CREST & CEH certified
Frequently Asked Questions

SIEM FAQs

Common questions about scoping, methodologies, testing windows, and deliverable reports

We work with leading commercial and open-source platforms, including cloud-native options. We can use the SIEM you already own or recommend one based on your needs and budget.

Have custom compliance or audit requirements?

Our team routinely tests against ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI-DSS, Cyber Essentials Plus, and GDPR standards.

Consult with our security engineers