Automated Incident Response: Tools and Best Practices – Coruzant Technologies
– Gilad David Maayan
Automated incident response is the [next frontier in cybersecurity](https://www.imperva.com/learn/application-security/cyber-security/), offering organizations the ability to respond to cyber incidents more efficiently, quickly, and accurately.In this article, we will explain key capabilities of automated incident response systems, explore some of the top tools available for automated incident response, and review best practices for implementing them effectively.Incident response is a methodical approach to addressing and managing the aftermath of a security breach or cyber attack, also known as an ‘incident.’ The goal of incident response is to handle the situation in a way that minimizes damage and reduces recovery time and costs.The [NIST incident response framework](https://www.cynet.com/incident-response/nist-incident-response/) identifies four stages of incident response: preparation for a cybersecurity incident; detection and analysis; containment, eradication, and recovery; and post-incident analysis.Tools for Automated Incident Response There are several tools available that can help organizations implement an automated incident response strategy: Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) SOAR is a solution that combines security orchestration and automation, threat intelligence management, and incident response into a single platform.Continuous Improvement Automation can greatly improve the efficiency of your incident response, but it’s important to continually test these automated processes.Human Oversight While automation can handle much of the incident response process, [human oversight is still necessary](https://coruzant.com/security/three-essential-proactive-steps-for-keeping-enterprises-cybersecure/).It’s important to have a team of skilled professionals overseeing the automated processes, making decisions when necessary, and learning from the incidents to improve future responses.
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