Which of the following is a feature of a next-generation SIEM system?

Virus signatures are specific patterns used by traditional antivirus software to detect known malware. While SIEM systems may integrate with antivirus solutions, they do not primarily focus on virus signature detection. Instead, next-generation SIEMs emphasize broader threat detection and response capabilities, making this feature less relevant.

Security agent deployment refers to the distribution of security software across devices or networks to monitor for threats. While important for a holistic security strategy, it is not a defining feature of next-generation SIEM systems, which primarily focus on the analysis and correlation of security events rather than the deployment of agents.

Vulnerability scanning is the process of identifying weaknesses within a system, which is crucial for proactive security measures. However, this function is typically part of a separate security solution rather than the core feature of a next-generation SIEM, which prioritizes event correlation and automated incident response.