OSSEC HIDS

The OSSEC HIDS client is a streamlined agent dedicated to host-based security data collection. It operates with a small footprint, consuming minimal resources while performing essential monitoring tasks: log analysis, integrity checking, and registry monitoring. All collected data is packaged and sent in real time to the central OSSEC server for correlation and rule-based analysis. This design allows for scalable deployment across thousands of systems, from servers to workstations, providing uniform security telemetry. It is the perfect first step in implementing a defense-in-depth strategy, adding crucial host-level visibility to your security stack.