Wazuh, an open-source security monitoring platform, addresses the cybersecurity needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): Affordability: SMEs can benefit from Wazuh's cost-effective nature, whether deployed on-premises or in the cloud. Customization: It can be tailored to meet specific security requirements and boasts an active open-source community for support and customization. Threat Detection: Wazuh offers real-time threat detection, alerting SMEs to suspicious activities for prompt response. Incident Response: It simplifies incident response with a centralized platform for detection, analysis, and automated actions. Compliance Management: Wazuh automates compliance reporting for various regulations, ensuring SMEs meet standards like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR. Scalability: As SMEs expand, Wazuh grows with them, allowing integration with other security tools to adapt to evolving needs.