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How to Implement Cybersecurity Automation in SecOps With SOAR (7 Simple Steps)

When it comes to cybersecurity automation, there is the persistent fear that security automation is here to replace humans. And while those fears are somewhat justified, the reality is that automation in security operations is meant to aid, not hinder security professionals. And with cyber threats evolving at a dazzling rate, cybersecurity automation is slowly becoming a necessity, rather than a luxury.

How to use Cloud SOAR's search query bar to optimize workflow processes

At Sumo Logic, we always pride ourselves on our dedication to make Cloud SOAR as user-friendly as possible. Now, we’re going to show you in practice how we make that happen. Cloud SOAR’s Incident Search Query Bar is easily configurable and allows users to customize their viewing perspective and choose which data they want to see.

Why proactive threat hunting will be a necessity in 2021

We all witnessed how merciless 2020 was for a wide range of organizations. Even the mightiest, most prestigious companies and enterprises are not exempt from the deadly grasp of sophisticated cyber attacks. What this means for security professionals is that they should take a proactive, rather than a reactive stance. But how do you anticipate the unknown? Many security professionals would wonder.

Ransomware attacks 2.0: How to protect your data with SOAR

The COVID-19 crisis prompted a spike in ransomware attacks, which was expected, to say at least. In fact, Checkpoint research shows that in Q3 2020, there was a 50% increase in ransomware attacks compared to earlier periods of this year. And while this wave of ransomware attacks was anticipated, not all organizations were reinforced enough to repel these attacks with proper resources and technologies.

The state of SOAR: What to expect in 2021

2021 is only a month away, and given the turbulent landscape we had in 2020, we can’t help but wonder what the cybersecurity conditions will look like for companies and enterprises in the upcoming year. Year after year, the cybersecurity industry faces new challenges and obstacles, and 2021 will be no different. 2020 proved to be one of the most challenging years, cybersecurity-wise, especially for those companies whose employees suddenly had to switch to remote working.

Deep Dive Into Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR)

When it first burst onto the cyber security scene back in 2015, SOAR was dubbed by Gartner as a ground-breaking, revolutionary technology in the cyber security industry. Fast-forward 6 years, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response has lived up to those expectations and is rapidly growing its presence rapidly, with the SOAR market estimated to exceed $550 million by 2023 .

Splunk SOAR Feature Video: Playbooks

Splunk SOAR playbooks automate security and IT actions at machine speed. Playbooks execute a sequence of actions across your tools in seconds, vs hours or more if you perform them manually. Splunk SOAR comes with 100 pre-made playbooks out of the box, so you can start automating security tasks right away. Splunk SOAR’s visual playbook editor makes it easier than ever to create, edit, implement and scale automated playbooks to help your business eliminate security analyst grunt work. *Users can build and edit playbooks in the original horizontal visual playbook editor, or the vertical visual playbook editor introduced in August 2021.