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CISA's Logging Made Easy (LME) is a no cost, open source platform that centralizes log collection, enhances threat detection, and enables real-time alerting, helping small to medium-sized organizations secure their infrastructure. Whether you're upgrading from a previous version or deploying for the first time, LME offers a scalable, efficient solution for logging and endpoint security.

Check out the LME introduction videohere.

From single IT administrators with a handful of devices in their network to small and medium-sized agencies. Really, for anyone!LME is intended for organizations that:

• Need a log management and threat detection system.
• Do not have an existing Security Operations Center (SOC), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solution or log management and monitoring capabilities.
• Work within limited budgets, time or expertise to set up and manage a logging and threat detection system.

• Enhanced Threat Detection and Response: Integrated Wazuh’s and Elastic's open-source tools, along with ElastAlert, for improved detection accuracy and real-time alerting.
• Security by Design: Introduced Podman containerization and encryption to meet the highest security standards.
• Simplified Installation: Added Ansible scripts to automate deployment for faster setup and easier maintenance.
• Custom Data Visualization: Design and customize dashboards with Kibana to meet specific monitoring needs.
• Comprehensive Testing: Expanded unit testing and threat emulation ensure system stability and reliability.

• For installation instructions, see theinstall documentation.
• For a detailed overview and additional content, see theoverall documentation.