Computer software for collection, aggregation, correlation, analysis, reporting, archival of all IT security and compliance data (including but not limited to log data, event data, configuration data, asset data, performance data, vulnerability data, file integrity data, removable media data, and others) in a unified platform using both agent and agent less technology as well as integration via software development kit / application programming interface with other products (such as Log Management, CMDB, Configuration Audit, Network Systems Management solutions, asset management solutions, end point security management platform, etc.), from all IT assets including network devices, security devices, servers, work stations, laptops, tablets, applications, mobile devices and virtual servers to provide enterprise wide unified situational awareness, risk management, cross-correlation, security monitoring, compliance automation, configuration analysis, and forensics/investigative analysis