Gravwell

Gravwell addresses the core security and operational challenge of managing and analyzing vast amounts of log and security data by providing an enterprise data fusion and analytics platform. This platform is designed to ingest terabytes of raw logs without limitations, applying schema on query, which significantly enhances performance and flexibility compared to traditional SIEM systems. Each indexer in the Gravwell cluster allows for unlimited data ingestion, and users can add more indexers as needed to meet performance requirements, making it scalable without incurring additional costs for data spikes.

The technical architecture of Gravwell is built on modern code formats, ensuring performance improvements and reduced computational requirements. The platform uses a structured query language that enables users to ask any question of their data, promoting real-time detection, swift incident response, and thorough investigations. The query pipeline is extensible, supporting threat hunting and data exploration through structure-on-read, which extracts, transforms, and visualizes data for complex investigations.

Operationally, Gravwell integrates with various tools and systems, allowing teams to analyze data, prioritize alerts, and resolve incidents using familiar tools. The platform includes a no-code automation feature called Flows, which enables dynamic responses to detected events, such as notifications, HTTP requests, and interactions with external systems. Visualizations are also a key component, with customizable dashboards that transform data into actionable insights, aiding in issue resolution and strategic planning.

Key operational considerations include the deployment flexibility of Gravwell, which can be self-hosted on bare metal, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments. The pricing model is based on the number of indexers, with no hidden fees for increased data ingestion. However, enterprise features such as single sign-on, replication, and advanced permission controls are available only in paid plans, while the community edition offers limited but still robust functionality.