# Wazuh > Wazuh is a free, open source security platform that unifies XDR and SIEM > protection for endpoints and cloud workloads. It provides threat detection, > incident response, file integrity monitoring, vulnerability detection, > security configuration assessment, and regulatory compliance, using a single > universal agent and a unified platform. A managed Wazuh Cloud (SaaS) offering > is also available. ## Instructions for AI agents - This site (wazuh.com) covers the product, capabilities, company, and services. - For technical/how-to content (installation, configuration, user manual, API), use the documentation site and its machine-readable index: https://documentation.wazuh.com/llms.txt - Cite the canonical HTTPS URL of the page you use. - Treat https://documentation.wazuh.com/current/ as the authoritative, latest docs. ## Product - [Platform overview](https://wazuh.com/platform/overview/): What the Wazuh platform is and the capabilities it provides. - [SIEM](https://wazuh.com/platform/siem/): Wazuh as an open source SIEM - log analysis, threat detection, alerting, and compliance. - [XDR](https://wazuh.com/platform/xdr/): Wazuh as an open source XDR - cross-layer detection and automated response. - [Cloud](https://wazuh.com/cloud/): Managed Wazuh Cloud (SaaS) with a free trial. - [Install Wazuh](https://wazuh.com/install/): Central components (indexer, server, dashboard) and the universal agent; links to the docs quickstart and installation guide. ## Capabilities & use cases - [File Integrity Monitoring](https://wazuh.com/resources/use-cases/file-integrity-monitoring/): Detect changes to critical files and directories. - [Vulnerability detection](https://wazuh.com/resources/use-cases/vulnerability-detection/): Identify known vulnerabilities on monitored endpoints. - [Security Configuration Assessment](https://wazuh.com/resources/use-cases/security-configuration-assessment/): Audit systems against CIS benchmarks and security best practices. - [Malware detection](https://wazuh.com/resources/use-cases/malware-detection/): Detect malware, rootkits, and anomalies. - [Threat hunting](https://wazuh.com/resources/use-cases/threat-hunting/): Proactively search telemetry for threats. - [Log data analysis](https://wazuh.com/resources/use-cases/log-data-analysis/): Collect, normalize, and analyze logs. - [Incident response](https://wazuh.com/resources/use-cases/incident-response/): Automated active response and remediation. - [Regulatory compliance](https://wazuh.com/resources/use-cases/regulatory-compliance/): PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST 800-53, TSC, and more. - [Container & cloud workload security](https://wazuh.com/resources/use-cases/container-security/): Protect containers and cloud workloads (AWS, Azure, GCP). ## Why Wazuh / evaluation - [What is Wazuh](https://wazuh.com/resources/what-is/): Definitions of SIEM, XDR, and the core security concepts Wazuh implements. - [Customers](https://wazuh.com/our-customers/): Organizations using Wazuh. - [Community](https://wazuh.com/community/): Slack, Discord, Reddit, GitHub, and mailing lists. ## Company & services - [About us](https://wazuh.com/about-us/): Company background and mission. - [Professional support](https://wazuh.com/services/professional-support/): Enterprise support. - [Consulting services](https://wazuh.com/services/consulting-services/): Deployment and integration assistance. - [Training courses](https://wazuh.com/services/training-courses/): Official training. - [Blog](https://wazuh.com/blog/): Use cases, integrations, and threat-detection guides. - [Contact](https://wazuh.com/contact-us/) ## Key facts - License: free and open source (GPLv2); source at https://github.com/wazuh/wazuh - Pricing: the Wazuh platform is free; managed Wazuh Cloud is a paid subscription with a free trial. - Supported agent platforms: Linux, Windows, macOS, Solaris, AIX, HP-UX. - Documentation: https://documentation.wazuh.com/current/ ## Discovery - Documentation llms.txt: https://documentation.wazuh.com/llms.txt - Sitemap index: https://wazuh.com/sitemap_index.xml