Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"SolarWinds Coming thru again in a big way"
5/5
What do you like best about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

When we initially deployed this product we were looking for something to fill many roles to include a syslog server to archive sensitive logs, event detection and alerting for common issues like failed circuits and password lockouts, attempts to log in with privileged accounts, and any infrastructure changes such as changes to Microsoft AD. It has done all of this and more Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

I could not ask for more from this vendor. Updates are clearly communicated. We have had very few reasons to contact support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Networking
UC
Verified User in Computer Networking
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"SolarWinds "
5/5
What do you like best about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

The ease to view everything on one page. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

After the trial, they charge you to use their services but they also have this forum group so you can see what others are saying and online workshops. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Civil Engineering
AC
Verified User in Civil Engineering
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Easy setup with great features"
4.5/5
What do you like best about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

The reporting has helped us clean up possible security issues Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

Needs more integration into other Solar winds products and less of its previous companies logos. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Banking
AB
Verified User in Banking
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"More tools than a leatherman"
4.5/5
What do you like best about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

There are tools for so many different pieces that we are looking to implement. Integration is easy when it is all on the same plateform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

Finding what credentials are being used on what systems. For example we have one credential being used on two nodes but we do not know the nodes. It would be really nice to see what nodes the creds are used on quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
UT
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Very happy with this product"
4/5
What do you like best about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

The product does exactly what it is supposed to do, It allows me to view the logs and events in a single location from all of my devices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

I have found that it can be a little slow when utilizing the product or searching events. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RH
Richard H.
Senior Programmer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"SolarWinds saves time and money by giving you a heads up before a problem is reported "
4/5
What do you like best about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

DashBoard gives a visual representation of the health of our enterprise Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

Process of the monitoring software at times affects other services running on the same server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
UH
Verified User in Higher Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"very user friendly product"
4/5
What do you like best about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

I really like the UI of the software, developers did a good job on it ! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

Customer support of the product is slow and huge wait times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DT
danny t.
Network
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"great simple solution"
5/5
What do you like best about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

simplicity of use and details of information Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

installation and support and also contacting the support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SolarWinds Informational Review"
2.5/5
What do you like best about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

It is good for SIEM software and for pulling event data against networks for small businesses. It is also easy to pick up and use for all even those with little to no prior experience. I think it also is good and easy to set up and doesn't require much time at all. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

It needs some tweaking to get data configured, but once that is handled it is beneficial for the user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

HJ
Hawkinson, J.
Senior Network Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"The Luxury car software"
3/5
What do you like best about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

SolarWinds is easy to read and organize your dashboard in a pleasing and simple view. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SolarWinds Security Event Manager?

This is a nickel and dime you software, everything is an additional cost and everything has multiple levels of licensing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.