The reality of this test was that we had a limited number of test slots given the nature of the live network we were testing these products on. We came up with a list of players to invite based on how we've seen this market develop since since 2002. Once those slots filled up, we had to stop moving down the invitation list. That said, if we get enough reader interest, we are perfectly willing to open up a second round of SIEM testing for another six vendors using the same methodology and testing criteria.

Christine Burns
Executive Editor, Testing
Network World