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
Index-based · cluster management · no native XDR
CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM
Index-free · 150× faster · Native XDR · Charlotte AI
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 delivers 150x faster search while processing 1PB+ daily.
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) | 150x faster (index-free) |
| 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 Identity Protection 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.
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?+
Customers typically see 40-60% lower TCO when infrastructure operations, EDR consolidation and detection-authoring labor are accounted for.
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.