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 to CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM
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 SIEMWhy teams leave Sumo Logic
Sumo 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 removes the indexing tax. CrowdStrike reports 150x faster search at 1PB+ daily ingest.
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 | Index-free; CrowdStrike reports 150x faster search |
| Storage Costs | Tiered retention adds up | Reduced via Falcon Onum filtering |
| 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 Next-Gen Identity Security 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.
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 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?+
Savings come from index-free pricing, native EDR/XDR consolidation and reduced data filtering. We size it against your current bill rather than quote a percentage we cannot source.
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.
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 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.