Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms integrate multiple security tools, automate repetitive tasks, and guide incident response through predefined workflows, known as playbooks.
What Does SOAR Do?
SOAR enables security teams to:
- Orchestrate data and actions across security tools such as SIEM, EDR, and threat intelligence platforms
- Automate incident response tasks like alert triage, enrichment, and containment
- Execute standardized response playbooks to ensure consistent handling of incidents
- Reduce manual effort and response times for security teams
- Improve collaboration across security, IT, and compliance teams
By automating routine tasks, SOAR allows analysts to focus on high-value investigations.
Why Does SOAR Matter?
As alert volumes increase and security teams face resource constraints, manual incident response becomes slow and error-prone. SOAR improves security operations by enabling faster, more consistent, and scalable threat response.
It reduces dwell time, limits breach impact, and helps organizations respond to threats before they escalate into major incidents. SOAR also strengthens compliance by ensuring incidents are handled according to documented and repeatable processes.