An extremely useful research paper to help SIM buyers make well-informed decisions on SIM solution selection. Highly recommended. From the Resource:

“The ultimate goal of this paper is simple: help you choose the correct SIM solution for your organization. This paper is not meant to be a comparison of specific offerings of one company or another, but rather a guide to help you through the selection process. Generally, this paper should be helpful to all sized organizations, but is specifically targeted towards small to medium organizations which may not have the resources of their larger counterparts.”

Link to Resource: Log Management SIMetry: A Step by Step Guide to Selecting the Correct Solution [PDF]

Source: Jim Beechey

SIM Resource Guide Section: Security Information Management Purchasing Best Practices