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April 11, 2026
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The Detection Engineering Loop: Sigma & Sysmon
Verified AuthorOlabanji Okunola
Strategic Takeaways (AI Summary)
- /ATTACK: Lateral movement and credential harvesting.
- /DETECTION: Sysmon-to-Kibana pipeline for anomaly spotting.
- /RESPONSE: Dashboard alerts and incident isolation protocols.
Detection engineering is not about collecting more data; it is about collecting the *right* data. By combining Sysmon’s granular endpoint telemetry with the standardized logic of Sigma rules, we create a detection pipeline that is both tool-agnostic and highly effective.
High-Fidelity Telemetry
Focusing on Process Creation (Event ID 1) and Network Connection (Event ID 3) events allows us to map adversary behavior directly to the MITRE ATT&CK matrix.
Sigma Rule Implementation
Sigma allows us to define detection logic once and deploy it across Splunk, ELK, or Microsoft Sentinel. This modularity is key to a modern, agile SOC team.
Live Demonstration
See these detection patterns in action on my proprietary SIEM platform.
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