Technology that automates security tasks and coordinates response actions across multiple security tools.
Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platforms connect your security tools and automate repetitive tasks. When SIEM detects a threat, SOAR can automatically enrich the alert with threat intelligence, check if the affected user is a VIP, isolate the device via EDR, create a ticket, and notify the security team—all within seconds. SOAR uses playbooks (predefined workflows) to ensure consistent response regardless of which analyst is on duty. This reduces response time from hours to minutes and frees security teams to focus on complex investigations.
Why It Matters
The DSC Perspective:
Security teams are overwhelmed with alerts. SOAR handles the routine work automatically, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks and responses are consistent. Particularly valuable when you have multiple security tools that need to work together.