Migrate to
Falcon Next-Gen SIEM.
Vijilan's managed migration program moves you from Elastic SIEM to CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM with zero visibility loss. Escape ingestion-based pricing. Deploy 150× faster search. Keep 24/7 SOC coverage throughout.
Elastic SIEM to CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM
Elastic SIEM
Index-based · cluster management · no native XDR
CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM
Index-free · 150× faster · Native XDR · Charlotte AI
Delivered as NextDefend™ — managed Falcon Next-Gen SIEMWhy teams leave Elastic SIEM
ELK Stack and Elastic SIEM customers absorb significant operational overhead managing clusters, retention and detection-rule maintenance. There is no native EDR/XDR.
Cluster management is a job in itself
Running Elastic at SIEM scale means managing shards, retention, hot/warm tiers and index lifecycle. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM removes the infrastructure burden entirely.
No native XDR
Elastic SIEM requires bolting third-party EDR feeds in. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM ships with Falcon Insight XDR integrated.
Detection content gap
Out-of-the-box detection content is sparse and customers carry the burden of authoring/tuning rules. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM ships with CrowdStrike-authored detections updated continuously.
Index architecture doesn't scale linearly
Performance degrades at multi-terabyte daily ingest. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM's index-free design removes the indexing tax. CrowdStrike reports 150x faster search at 1PB+ daily ingest.
Multi-cluster federation is complex
Cross-org and regional federation requires non-trivial configuration. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM ships multi-tenancy and global search out of the box.
Identity & SOAR are separate
Identity protection and SOAR require additional products or vendors. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM integrates all three.
Elastic SIEM vs. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM.
| Capability | Elastic SIEM | Vijilan + Falcon NG-SIEM |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Resource-based + ingest | Predictable, index-free pricing |
| Search Speed | Slows at scale (index-based) | Index-free; CrowdStrike reports 150x faster search |
| Operational Burden | High (cluster mgmt) | Managed by Vijilan |
| Native XDR | None | Falcon XDR fully integrated |
| Detection Content | Customer-authored | CrowdStrike-authored + Charlotte AI |
| EDR Integration | Third-party required | Native Falcon Insight XDR |
| Identity Protection | Not available | Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security native |
| SOAR | Separate | Falcon Fusion SOAR (native) |
| Deployment | Self-managed or Elastic Cloud | Cloud, on-prem, hybrid |
| Managed Service | DIY or third-party | Vijilan 24/7 managed SOC |
A 7-step Elastic SIEM migration.
Zero visibility loss. Parallel-run validation. Rollback at every stage.
- 01
Discovery & Audit
Complete inventory of source data sources, saved searches, dashboards, alerts, compliance reports and custom apps. Map dependencies and identify optimization opportunities.
- 02
Architecture Design
Design target Falcon Next-Gen SIEM topology with a Falcon Onum or Cribl pipeline. Define parallel-run infrastructure, data routing and retention policies. Size for current and projected data volumes.
- 03
Pipeline Deployment
Deploy Cribl or Falcon Onum for dual-write. Data flows to both the old SIEM and Falcon Next-Gen SIEM simultaneously. No source reconfiguration required for most data types.
- 04
Detection Migration
Convert detection rules, correlation searches and scheduled reports to Falcon Next-Gen SIEM equivalents. Improve signal-to-noise ratio during conversion. Validate against historical incident data.
- 05
Parallel Run & Validation
Both SIEMs active and monitored 24/7 by the Vijilan SOC. Compare alerts, dashboard outputs and compliance reports side-by-side. Tune until output parity is confirmed.
- 06
Phased Cutover
Source-by-source cutover with rollback capability at every stage. High-priority sources first, then expand. The legacy SIEM remains accessible throughout for historical queries.
- 07
Optimization & Managed Ops
Tune detections, build new Falcon Next-Gen SIEM dashboards, enable Charlotte AI investigation workflows and transition to Vijilan 24/7 managed SOC operations.
The destination platform is licensed for the engagement.
Through our CrowdStrike partner licensing we can stand Falcon Next-Gen SIEM up in your environment at no license cost for a defined sixty day engagement window. On a mid-sized estate that normally covers discovery, pipeline deployment, detection conversion and the parallel run, which is the stretch where you are paying for two platforms at once and feeling it.
Sixty days is usually not the whole migration, and we would rather tell you that now than at day sixty-one. When the window ends the licensing either converts to a normal subscription or the tooling deprovisions. We would like it to convert; that is the honest reason this exists. You are under no obligation, and the audit, the architecture design and the converted detection logic are yours either way.
Common questions.
Why migrate from Elastic SIEM?+
Elastic at SIEM scale carries significant operational overhead and lacks native EDR/XDR/identity. Customers who want to focus on security outcomes rather than cluster operations are evaluating purpose-built alternatives.
How long does an Elastic to Falcon migration take?+
Typical migrations run 8-16 weeks with parallel-run validation, depending on the number of data sources and custom detection rules.
Can our detection rules be translated?+
Yes. The Discovery & Audit phase inventories your KQL/EQL detection rules and we convert them. Charlotte AI assists during the transition.
What happens to our self-managed Elastic cluster?+
It stays accessible for historical queries during parallel run. After cutover, you can retire it on your timeline; there is no forced shutdown.
Will we lose visibility during the migration?+
No. Parallel-run keeps both systems hot. The Vijilan SOC monitors both until cutover.
How much can we save by switching?+
Savings come from infrastructure operations, EDR consolidation and detection-authoring labor.
Do we have to buy Falcon Next-Gen SIEM before the migration starts?+
No. Through our CrowdStrike partner licensing we can stand the destination platform up in your environment at no license cost for a defined sixty day engagement window, which is normally enough to carry discovery, pipeline deployment, detection conversion and the parallel run. It is usually not the entire migration, and we would rather say so now than at day sixty-one. At the end of the window the licensing either converts to a normal subscription or the tooling deprovisions. We would obviously like it to convert, and you are under no obligation. What you keep regardless is the audit, the architecture design and the converted detection logic.
"As our business grew, we wanted to modernize our SIEM foundation and extend SOC coverage without changing who we are as a security organization. Our goal was to evolve thoughtfully, not reactively."
The Elastic SIEM-vs-Falcon Next-Gen SIEM breakdown and the SIEM-migration buyer guide, free to download.
Ready to leave
Elastic SIEM behind?
Schedule a free Elastic SIEM Migration Assessment. We'll audit your environment, map your detection rules and deliver a fixed-scope migration plan, typically within 5 business days.