Query Syntax Reference

PracticeSIEM uses a query language modeled on Splunk and modern SIEM search bars. Filter events by field equality, numeric comparisons, wildcards, and boolean operations.

Search Syntax Patterns

user=root

Exact match for string or identifier.

status!=200

Exclude successful requests to see errors and redirects.

bytes_out>1000000

Numeric filter for large data transfers and file exfiltration.

cmd="*powershell*"

Wildcard matching across command lines and file paths.

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