Migrate to
Falcon Next-Gen SIEM.
Vijilan's managed migration program moves you from Sumo Logic to CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM with zero visibility loss. Escape ingestion-based pricing. Deploy 150× faster search. Keep 24/7 SOC coverage throughout.
Sumo Logic
Observability-first · credit pricing · taken private
CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM
Index-free · 150× faster · Native XDR · Charlotte AI
Delivered as NextDefend™ — managed Falcon Next-Gen SIEMSumo Logic was taken private and continues to drift toward observability over security. Credit-based pricing creates the same visibility/budget tradeoff as per-GB models.
Credit pricing punishes visibility
Sumo Logic's credit-based ingestion pricing forces teams to filter logs to control costs, creating dangerous blind spots.
Observability roadmap, not security
Sumo Logic prioritizes observability features. Security customers find themselves a secondary persona on a platform tuned for the other side.
Index architecture doesn't scale
Sumo Logic's index-based architecture slows at scale. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM's index-free design delivers 150x faster search while processing 1PB+ daily.
Limited native security ecosystem
Cloud SIEM and Cloud SOAR are separate products with separate license envelopes. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM ships unified.
No native EDR/XDR
Sumo Logic relies on third-party EDR feeds. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM is integrated with Falcon Insight XDR natively.
Cloud-only
Sumo Logic is cloud-only, which limits options for regulated industries requiring on-prem residency. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM offers cloud, on-prem and hybrid.
Sumo Logic vs. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM.
| Capability | Sumo Logic | Vijilan + Falcon NG-SIEM |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Credit-based ingestion | Predictable, index-free pricing |
| Search Speed | Index-based, slows at scale | 150x faster (index-free) |
| Storage Costs | Tiered retention adds up | 50% lower via Falcon Onum |
| Native XDR | None (third-party feeds) | Falcon XDR fully integrated |
| AI Investigation | Basic AI assistant | Charlotte AI: automated triage |
| Streaming Ingest | Scheduled searches | Real-time streaming |
| EDR Integration | Third-party required | Native Falcon Insight XDR |
| Identity Protection | Not available | Falcon Identity Protection native |
| SOAR | Cloud SOAR (separate) | Falcon Fusion SOAR (native) |
| Deployment | Cloud-only (SaaS) | Cloud, on-prem, hybrid |
| Managed Service | DIY or third-party | Vijilan 24/7 managed SOC |
A 7-step Sumo Logic 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 move off Sumo Logic now?+
Sumo Logic's product direction is observability-first; security teams increasingly find themselves a secondary roadmap priority. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM is built security-first with native EDR/identity integration.
How long does a Sumo Logic 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 detection rules and we convert them. Charlotte AI assists during the transition.
Will we lose visibility during the migration?+
No. Parallel-run keeps both SIEMs hot. The Vijilan SOC monitors both until cutover. Rollback is available at every stage.
How much can we save by switching?+
Customers typically see 40-60% lower TCO through index-free pricing, native EDR/XDR consolidation and reduced data filtering.
Do we need to wait for our Sumo Logic contract to expire?+
No. Many partners begin migration while the existing renewal clock is running, eliminating overlap fees by cutover date.
"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 Sumo Logic-vs-Falcon Next-Gen SIEM breakdown and the SIEM-migration buyer guide, free to download.
Ready to leave
Sumo Logic behind?
Schedule a free Sumo Logic Migration Assessment. We'll audit your environment, map your detection rules and deliver a fixed-scope migration plan, typically within 5 business days.