Elastic SIEM, now referred to as Elastic Security, is introduced as a cost-effective solution for home and small business users seeking to enhance their cybersecurity posture amid increasing cyber threats. Initially released in version 7.2 of the Elastic Stack, Elastic SIEM became widely available with version 7.6, offering users the ability to analyze logs and monitor security events without requiring a large budget or extensive resources. The blog series focuses on implementing Elastic SIEM for a small business of 15 employees and a home user with IT expertise, utilizing the Elasticsearch Service for data analysis and visualization. The series outlines steps for setting up an Elasticsearch Service deployment, configuring data collection using Elastic Beats applications like Winlogbeat, Auditbeat, Filebeat, and Packetbeat, and leveraging GeoIP data for enhanced monitoring. The series emphasizes the importance of securing cluster access, enriching data with GeoIP information, and configuring Beats across various systems. Through practical examples and step-by-step guidance, the blog aims to demonstrate how small-scale users can leverage Elastic SIEM to achieve greater visibility and security within their networks.