Cortex vs Wazuh
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About Cortex
Cortex is a powerful observable analysis and active response engine that pairs with TheHive to supercharge incident response workflows. It provides a unified API for running analyzers against observables - IP addresses, file hashes, domain names, URLs, email addresses, and more - using over 100 built-in analyzers that query services like VirusTotal, Shodan, PassiveTotal, MISP, MaxMind, AbuseIPDB, and many others. Analysts can submit observables individually or in bulk and receive structured reports with taxonomy-based classifications. Cortex also supports responders for active response actions like blocking IPs on firewalls, disabling user accounts, or quarantining endpoints. Its REST API and TheHive integration allow organizations to automate the tedious parts of IOC analysis while keeping analysts in control of decision-making.
About Wazuh
Wazuh is a free, open-source security platform that provides unified XDR (Extended Detection and Response) and SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) capabilities. It consists of an agent deployed on endpoints and a central server that collects, analyzes, and correlates security data. Wazuh performs real-time log analysis, file integrity monitoring, rootkit detection, vulnerability assessment, configuration compliance checking (CIS, PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST), and active response. It detects threats using rules that correlate events from multiple sources, including endpoint logs, cloud services (AWS, Azure, GCP), containers, and network devices. Wazuh integrates with Elasticsearch and OpenSearch for log storage and visualization, and includes a custom dashboard for security operations. Its open-source nature and comprehensive feature set make it a popular alternative to commercial SIEM solutions.
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