Wazuh is an open-source SIEM and XDR solution that provides comprehensive security monitoring and incident response capabilities. It collects and analyzes security data from various sources, including logs, network traffic, and endpoint data, to detect and respond to threats.

Wazuh offers several advantages, including being cost-effective due to its open-source nature, providing comprehensive security with SIEM and XDR capabilities, scalability and flexibility for different deployment needs, advanced threat detection, real-time monitoring and alerting, integration capabilities, comprehensive reporting and dashboards, active community support, and assistance with regulatory compliance and auditing.

Wazuh helps organizations meet regulatory compliance requirements by offering auditing and reporting capabilities for standards like GDPR, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. It maintains detailed audit trails of security events, aiding in forensic analysis and compliance auditing.

Wazuh integrates with various security and IT management tools, including Elasticsearch, Kibana, AWS, and Azure. It also offers API support for seamless integration with other systems and automation of security tasks, enhancing its overall capabilities.

Wazuh uses a combination of signature-based and anomaly-based detection techniques for intrusion detection, monitors critical system files for unauthorized changes, and provides real-time alerts for security incidents. Users can customize alert rules to fit their specific security requirements, ensuring quick response to potential threats.