Countermeasure Selection in SIEM Systems Based on the Integrated Complex of Security Metrics

The paper considers a technique for countermeasure selection in security information and event management (SIEM) systems. The developed technique is based on the suggested complex of security metrics. For the countermeasure selection the set of security metrics is extended with an additional level needed for security decision support. This level is based on the countermeasure effectiveness metrics. Key features of the suggested technique are application of the attack and service dependencies graphs, the introduced model of the countermeasure and the suggested metrics of the countermeasure effectiveness, cost and collateral damage. Other important feature of the technique is providing the solution on the countermeasure implementation in any time on the base of the current security state and security events.