Security operations · 3 MIN READ · SARAH CRONE · FEB 6, 2025 · TAGS: Announcement / Partnership / SIEM
TL;DR
- We’re unveiling a new partnership between Expel and Sumo Logic to enhance your SIEM strategy
- Whether you already have an SIEM and you want to keep or replace it, or if you’re starting fresh, this offering can benefit you
- In addition to our expanded integration with Sumo Logic Cloud SIEM, we’ve also added premium SIEM coverage for CrowdStrike Falcon LogScale
We’re excited to unveil a new partnership between Expel Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Sumo Logic that’s set to shake up the world of security management. Many legacy SIEMs are costly and can feel more like a hindrance than a help. And you need a solution that doesn’t break the bank, but still meets your data retention needs for compliance. Together, we’re here to offer you flexible options that not only meet your detection and response (DNR) needs, but also keep your CFO smiling. Let’s walk through some common scenarios causing headaches for SecOp teams (and how we can help).
Scenario #1: You’re ready to break up with your legacy SIEM, or are ready to embark on your first SIEM journey
How we can help: Expel MDR & Sumo Logic Cloud SIEM
If you’re struggling with a legacy SIEM that’s failing to help you stay ahead of detection and response, we can help you transition to a modern, cloud-native SIEM and gain the power of a world-class MDR—all under one contract. You’ll enjoy the advanced capabilities of Sumo Logic’s Cloud SIEM while we handle detection and response, freeing up your team to focus on strategic initiatives like managing and tuning SIEM detections. You’ll have access to premium coverage within Expel MDR, including guidance on SIEM rules with tuning suggestions, advanced detection logic out-of-the-box (OOTB), and custom rules for sharper defenses. When you combine Sumo Logic’s Cloud SIEM with our MDR expertise, you’ll get answers—not just a barrage of alerts.
And for those of you who are looking at SIEM for the first time—Expel MDR can takeover detection and response tasks, which frees your team to focus on strategic SIEM management and optimization—all the while giving you the support and onboarding help you need to kickstart your SIEM journey. And if you’re new to SIEM and looking for help getting started, or just want assistance making the move from your previous SIEM—Expel also offers several limited-engagement professional services delivered by the experts at Sumo Logic to get you up and running.
Scenario #2: You’re looking for a log retention solution, or want to reduce the cost of your existing SIEM
How we can help: Expel MDR & Security Data Lake
Feeling the squeeze from an expensive legacy SIEM solution? Expel Data Lake and MDR may be your new best friend. By offloading your low-fidelity, high-volume data away from your existing SIEM to a cost-effective data lake, you can retain the data you need while reducing storage costs dramatically. Best of all, the data is readily available for Expel analysts to leverage for search during investigations.
If you struggle with data retention for compliance and aren’t interested in onboarding a SIEM, we can help with that too! Our MDR and Data Lake solution is tailor-made for this very challenge. Store high-volume security logs without breaking the bank, all while staying compliant with regulatory requirements. Our solution ensures that your compliance data isn’t just stored, but is also readily accessible for any investigations or audits, all without the need for a full-blown SIEM, or the higher price tag.
Other MDR providers may provide data lake options, but will often restrict the type of data you can store, and don’t have native search capabilities in their data lake. So if you need data for compliance, you have to rely on the vendor to pull it for you. But with Expel MDR and Sumo Logic Data Lake, you don’t have to settle.
Scenario #3: You’re looking for an MDR partner, but don’t want to change your tech stack
How we help: Bring your own SIEM
We get it—maybe you’ve heavily invested in your SIEM and aren’t looking for a change. That’s why we meet you where you are by integrating with many leading SIEM providers. With our existing and continually expanding integrations (see below), you can onboard Expel MDR in days, with no migration necessary. Before you know it, we’ll be reducing false positives and enriching your SIEM alerts with context, so you’ll get all the value of your SIEM alerts—without all the noise.
Expel MDR is also continuously expanding our SIEM coverage and support for customers. In addition to our expanded integration with Sumo Logic Cloud SIEM, we’ve also added premium SIEM coverage for CrowdStrike Falcon LogScale. Plus, we are offering new support for Google Security Operations and Palo Alto XSIAM (with advanced features coming soon in early 2025).
Join us!
With Expel, you’re not just getting a service; you’re gaining a partner who’s as invested in your security as you are. Let’s make managing your SIEM and data retention strategy less about stress and more about success. Contact us today to learn more.
