sec
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Description:
Event correlation tool for event processing of various kinds
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: security monitoring log-analysis correlation devops
Install: brew install sec
About:
Sec is a command-line event correlation tool designed for real-time processing of log files and event streams. It filters and correlates incoming events based on user-defined rules to identify significant patterns or sequences. The tool is highly efficient for monitoring system logs, network traffic, or any text-based data streams to trigger alerts or execute actions.
Key Features:
  • Real-time event correlation engine
  • Rule-based filtering and pattern matching
  • Lightweight and fast processing
  • Supports various input sources (files, pipes, network)
  • Extensible via external scripts and actions
Use Cases:
  • Intrusion detection by correlating security log entries
  • System monitoring to detect failure patterns across multiple log files
  • Filtering noisy application logs to highlight critical errors
  • Automated response to specific sequences of events
Alternatives:
  • Logstash – Logstash is a more comprehensive data processing pipeline but requires Java and is significantly heavier.
  • Swatch – Swatch is simpler for basic log monitoring but lacks the advanced correlation capabilities of Sec.
  • Splunk – Splunk is a full-featured enterprise platform with a web UI and search capabilities, whereas Sec is a lightweight CLI tool.
Version History
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Aug 26, 2025 6:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP 698a6eeb
Sep 14, 2024 5:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP dea067dd