Wazuh is the leading open-source SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and XDR (Extended Detection and Response) platform for homelabs. It provides log analysis, file integrity monitoring, vulnerability detection, and real-time alerting — all free and self-hosted.
For the comprehensive step-by-step deployment guide, see our Wazuh Docker Compose Setup — covers installation, agent enrollment, FIM configuration, vulnerability detection, CIS benchmarks, and troubleshooting.
Why Wazuh for Your Homelab?
| Capability | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Log Analysis | Collect and parse logs from all servers, containers, and endpoints |
| File Integrity Monitoring | Detect unauthorized file changes in real time |
| Vulnerability Detection | CVE scanning for installed packages across all agents |
| Configuration Assessment | CIS benchmark compliance checks out of the box |
| Malware Detection | YARA-based scanning and threat intelligence integration |
| Alerting | Email, Slack, webhook, and syslog notifications for security events |
Quick Start
Deploy the full Wazuh stack (Manager, Indexer, Dashboard) in minutes with Docker Compose:
mkdir -p ~/docker/wazuh && cd ~/docker/wazuh
# See wazuh-docker-compose.md for the complete docker-compose.yml
docker compose up -d
Access the dashboard at https://your-server-ip:5601 (default: admin/admin).
Next Steps
- Follow the Wazuh Docker Compose Setup guide for full deployment details
- Install agents on all homelab endpoints
- Configure file integrity monitoring and vulnerability detection
- Set up alerts for critical security events