Why Structured Alert Data Is Essential for SOC Collaboration
Early architecture meetings in March 2024 emphasised that collaboration between SOCs depends less on tool choice and more on data structure. Unstructured logs limit automation, correlation, and explainability.
SAFE4SOC therefore anchored its approach on IDMEFv2, using structured alerts as a shared language across heterogeneous environments. This enabled consistent interpretation, AI processing, and controlled sharing.
The focus on structure over tooling remains one of the project’s defining principles.
Main note: Structured alert data underpins interoperability and trust in SOC collaboration.
Links: https://safe4soc.eu
