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ALog Summit 2025: Archive Now Available

On September 9, 2025, the highly anticipated online event, ALog Summit 2025, took place, focusing on the crucial themes of threat detection and log management utilizing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems. The company behind this event, Amiya, has announced that an archive of the summit is now available for a limited period.

Each session from the summit can be viewed free of charge. Interested viewers can register for access to the on-demand content. The summit featured prominent experts and practitioners who shared their insights into the current trends in threat detection and the effective utilization of logs, as well as practical know-how for implementation and operation.

Event Overview

The ALog Summit 2025 was designed to address the evolving landscape of cyber threats and insider risks, exploring the operational aspects of security through the lenses of SIEM and log utilization. Despite the highly specialized topics concerning log analysis and threat detection, more than 800 IT professionals and security leaders registered for the event, reflecting its significant value and wide appeal.

The summit consisted of three major segments:

• - A keynote speech by security experts
• - Case studies from user and partner companies
• - Insightful discussions from frontline operators

Participants benefited from practical tips addressing challenges such as alert overload and operational reliance on individual staff members, while also covering aspects of auditing and internal control.

Highlights of ALog Summit 2025

The event comprised three interconnected parts:

1. SIEM Talk: Understanding SIEM Fundamentals

This segment aimed to deepen the attendees' understanding of SIEM. Experts elaborated on the foundations and latest trends crucial for threat detection and log management. They categorized evolving security issues like alert fatigue and increasing operational burdens and introduced ALog, Japan's top SIEM, as a solution to these challenges.

Key Insights from Nishio Soki, Professor at Tama Art University: "Reflecting on the importance of SIEM analysis based on first-half 2025 statistics".

2. Field Talk: The Realities of Implementing ALog

In this session, the real-world experiences of introducing and operating ALog, the leading domestic SIEM, were discussed. Attendees learned about various operational challenges such as costs and burdens associated with implementation and the tangible benefits experienced. Specific case studies highlighted how organizations tackle their unique challenges.

User Case Study from Yuzawa Minoru, IT Systems Manager at Cross Plus: "From post-incident investigations to proactive threat detection with logs".

3. Candid Talk: The Necessity of SIEM

In this panel, the advantages and drawbacks of operating SIEM were thoroughly discussed. The concept of “Easy SIEM” proposed by ALog was showcased along with real-life detection examples, discussing how to discern threats among the growing volume of logs and determining optimal operational styles. The closing segment featured participants from development, systems engineering, and marketing, who openly discussed the strengths and weaknesses of ALog.

Collaboration Insight from Tsuji Nobuhiro, SB Technology, and Minashima Tokihiro, ALog Business Lead at Amiya: "A deep dive into the positives and negatives of SIEM".

Learning Opportunities at ALog Summit 2025

Participants were able to:

• - Acquire knowledge of the entire process of implementing and operating SIEM, from fundamentals to practical applications.
• - Gain insights into specific problem-solving strategies through various case studies.
• - Keep abreast of the latest trends in log management and analysis techniques.

Access the Archive

The archive will be available until September 23, 2025, exclusively through EventHub for registered users. The participation is free, but prior registration is required via the Amiya website.

About ALog

ALog stands as Japan’s premier SIEM product, utilizing unique log translation technology and AI for anomaly detection, enabling the streamlined management of complex log data gathered from a diverse range of IT systems. With a proven track record of over 6,000 contracts, it stands out in the domestic market and has been recognized as number one in internal threat countermeasure solutions.

Learn more about ALog: ALog Overview

About Amiya

Amiya is committed to creating a society where everyone can enjoy safety through automation, being one of Japan's rare cyber-security entities that handle everything from product planning to sales. With a focus on automating security using proprietary technologies such as AI and cloud networking, Amiya provides comprehensive support in consulting, construction, operation, and education, striving for a high-security standard accessible to everyone in the era of widespread cyber threats.