Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms transform operations by codifying response actions into playbooks. This episode explains how triggers from SIEMs or monitoring systems activate playbooks that execute repeatable, automated workflows. By reducing manual effort, SOAR accelerates response and ensures consistency across incidents.

We also highlight how SOAR introduces human-in-the-loop checkpoints for sensitive actions, ensuring automation doesn’t introduce risk. On the exam, playbook scenarios may ask you to identify when automation is appropriate and when human judgment is required. By understanding SOAR, you’ll be equipped to evaluate incident workflows and demonstrate knowledge of a critical operational capability. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com.