
IT Security
All About Security Orchestration, Automation And Response (SOAR) Tools
By TechDogs Editorial Team

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Overview
Under such high proximity of security threats, it becomes essential for businesses to have a robust security shield to protect them from different sorts of cybercrimes. Hypothetically speaking businesses need The Guardians to detect the threats and alert the security operations team about every single incident #GaurdiansOfCyberspace.
The big question – where can you find these Guardians (other than in Marvel movies, duh)?
Since you might not own Benatar (the spaceship used in Guardians of the Galaxy) to take a tour of the Galaxy and find such Guardians yourself, we have made the task easier. Yes, we know who they are! Not just that we also know how these Guardians evolved, how they work, what are their benefits and how important they are to your business! Not to mention, we also predict their future!
So, are you ready to meet the Guardians? We bet you must be, read on!
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‘I have lived most of my life surrounded by enemies, I would be grateful to die surrounded
by my friends ….’
Okay, that’s a cool quote by Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy but what makes us mention it in this article?
Well, businessmen often suffer from a similar dilemma. For most of the time, businesses are surrounded by security threats and thus they need friends (read Guardians) to protect them. Tadaaaa! Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) Tools AKA the Guardians step in! (We can already hear the drum roll...)
SOAR Tools are the Guardians of businesses as they help you collect information on what’s happening across the organization and then send that information to the security operations teams. They also analyze all your logs in real time, which is a job that most organizations can't do by themselves. Along with that, SOAR Tools provide centralized management with an integrated console containing dashboards to track everything from compliance to breaches, so businesses always understand what’s happening within their organization and focus on the security threat before they become a problem. #TheSaviors
Security teams can use the power of these Guardians (read SOAR Tools) to focus their time and energy on more important tasks such as strategic decision-making and risk assessment by automating their most repetitive tasks. These teams also reap the benefits from the up-to-date reports that can be generated by SOAR Tools without any human intervention. No more sifting through mountains of security data manually!
Now, let’s hop on to the next section and decode these tools in detail.
What Are SOAR Tools?
Well, talking about Guardians of the Galaxy and not mentioning Peter Quill AKA Star-Lord would be so unfair! With that unique tech blaster, a mixtape of 80s music and a high-tech mask, Star-Lord is indeed a gifted strategist who always thinks outside the box. Well, SOAR Tools in a way are similar to the Star-Lord. How, you may ask?
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You see, in today’s world of cybercrime, with the rise of data breaches and DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks, organizations need to have a comprehensive security strategy in place. SOAR Tools help you exactly with that! Rather than focusing on just one piece of the puzzle, or shutting down when something goes wrong, SOAR Tools act like strategists and opt for an end-to-end approach and tackle all potential security threats from every angle. #JustLikeStarLord
SOAR Tools can be used for several tasks - from automating simple tasks to creating complex workflows that coordinate many different security tools. For example, these tools could be used to detect vulnerabilities on a network and automatically produce a report on them. It could monitor an organization's compliance with PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) and generate an alert when there are violations.
Phew! This was all about the concept of SOAR Tools, now let us dive down into their phases of evolution.
How Do SOAR Tools Evolve?
The more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future. Following this million-dollar advice by Theodore Roosevelt, let’s explore the past of SOAR Tools.
SOAR Tools share their origin with SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) Tools. It was a matter of a decade when SIEM Tools were the one-stop solution for managing security operations. However, identifying potential security events alone was not enough for analysts to discover each security threat nor did it help reduce the time spent on repetitive manual tasks that constitute an incident response process. that constitute an incident response process.
First-generation SIEM Tools had some value but many users reported that the volume of false positives caused problems and it required better tools. Hence, second-generation SIEM Tools incorporated Machine Learning (ML) detection models. These tools reduced the volume of false positives and offered more actionable insights to analysts and admins. Parallel to the introduction of these second gen SIEM Tools, a new type of tool (you-know-who) was a work in progress.
Later, purpose-oriented cyber automation tools were created. Faced with the hustle and bustle of manual incident response, organizations attempted to use the ticketing system to automate their process workflows. Then organizations realized there was space for some improvement.
Finally, the big day arrived and Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) Tools made the grand entry (hurray!). The SOAR Tools that organizations are using at present are relatively the latest iteration in the cyber security world. Isn’t that amazing? This is just the beginning, there is a lot more to come!
So that’s how SOAR Tools evolved, now let’s figure out how these tools work for you!
What Is The Process Of SOAR Tools?
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Do you remember the first time the Guardians of the Galaxy came together as a team when they were locked up and decided to break out? Due to miscommunication, Groot carries out the final stage first and the Guardians have to improvise the plan and eventually realize the wonders of teamwork. In the same way, SOAR Tools help in managing and integrating security workflows by prioritizing the following steps:
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Security Orchestration
Security orchestration refers to connecting and integrating disparate internal and external tools via built-in or custom integrations and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Better integration of all the data makes it easier to detect threats along with a more thorough context and improved collaboration. Once security orchestration consolidates data to initiate response functions, the next steps come into the role. #OrchestrationIsAwesome
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Security Automation
The next important step is security automation which ingests and analyses data and develops an automated process. SOAR Tools standardize and automate the tasks such as vulnerability scanning, log analysis and ticket checking, thereby reducing the workload on the security operations team. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) #TheMagicalDuo - play an important role in decoding and seeking insights from analysts and helping SOAR Tools to make recommendations and future responses regarding future threats.
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Security Response
Once the threat is detected SOAR Tools provide analysts with planning, monitoring, managing and reporting of the actions. Going a step ahead, SOAR Tools offer post-incident response activities such as case management, reporting and threat intelligence sharing.
We bet you must be interested to explore the benefits of SOAR Tools; your wish is our command! Here we present them in random order. #KeepScrollingThrough
How Are SOAR Tools Beneficial To You?
Sometimes, the thing you’ve been looking for your whole life is right there by your side all along. SOAR Tools are no exception to this saying, as its benefits are with you, right there by your side (perhaps a slight exaggeration but we know you got the point, right?).

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SOAR Tools = Reduced MTTD + Reduced MTTR
Wait, wait don’t bother Google to crack this formula, we have got it simplified for you. The improved data context integrated with automation makes it quicker for SOAR Tools to detect and respond to threats. This means it requires lower MTTD (Mean Time To Detect) and MTTR (Mean Time To Response). See, it’s that easy!
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Out-and-out Threat Detection
Do you remember the final battle of Guardians of the Galaxy when Groot detects the impact of the crash and protects his team by growing out his branches? Groot knew that this would cost him his life, still, he happily sacrifices his life for his team. SOAR Tools play the role of Groot for you as they detect the threats and protect you from those threats. These tools integrate tons of data from a wide array of tools and systems which eventually offers more context, better analysis and spotless information on threats.
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Better Productivity And Scalability
Orchestration and automation are two vital steps performed by SOAR Tools that make the task of meeting scalability easy-peasy for you. This eventually boosts the analysts’ productivity, allowing them to prioritize their tasks more effectively and stay on their toes regarding the threats that require human intervention.
From the Star-Lord to Gamora to Rocket Raccoon to Drax the Destroyer; every character played an important role in the Guardian of the Galaxy. In the same way, SOAR Tools play a pivotal role in your organization.
Why Are SOAR Tools So Important?
From sensing fishy cyber-attacks to assisting you with testing, nothing escapes SOAR Tools (yeah, somewhat like Drax!).
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Bye-bye Cyber-attacks
Security incidents are quite flavourful as they differ for every industry. For instance, an IT company could be worried about phishing attacks while a firm from the health sector could be concerned about the credentials of people in their databases being leaked. SOAR Tools resolve this query as they automatically examine the sources of these attacks. To begin with, if there’s any phishing email, SOAR Tool will detect and examine it, delete its copies and can also block suspicious IP addresses and URLs.
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Assists You With Penetration Testing
SOAR Tools automate tasks such as asset discovery scans, classification activities, target prioritization, etc., making it easier for organizations to operationalize their penetration testing efforts. Using penetration testing enables businesses to understand areas of improvement in their security perimeter and accordingly bolster potential weak points.
That was all about the importance of SOAR Tools. Now, it’s time to decode the unspoken thing about its future.
What Is In The Future Of SOAR Tools?

Here’s a thing or two about the future of your Guardians.
A report by Market Research Future predicted that the SOAR market will reach 2,027.2 million USD by 2025. Today many organizations are exploring the potential benefits of SOAR Tools and thus, it is predicted that these tools will be purpose-built shortly so that you can enjoy the heights of cloud nine.
Besides this, an advanced integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) will take the SOAR Tools beyond the four walls of collection, retention and compliance reporting. This will eventually enable SOAR Tools with advanced threat detection and responses even from a massive volume of cloud and IT application data. Isn’t that super exciting?
There are two types of businesses in the universe – those who use SOAR Tools and those who don’t! The choice is up to you!
To Sum It Up
Today SOAR Tools are at the heart of any organization. They use a combination of humans and Machine Learning (ML) for threat and vulnerability management, security incident response and security automation. SOAR Tools are the most effective way to keep your assets, data, network and overall IT infrastructure safe from cyber-attacks. These tools can be used as an automated response whenever a breach is detected.
With SOAR Tools, it's easier than ever to identify and respond to threats. By automating many important security tasks, these tools can save you hours of work every single day. Now you see, we termed them Guardians for a reason!
Frequently Asked Questions
What Are SOAR Tools?
SOAR Tools, short for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response, act as guardians for businesses amidst the myriad of security threats. They function as a cohesive system to collect and analyze information across the organization, providing real-time insights to security operations teams. With centralized management and integrated dashboards, SOAR Tools offer a comprehensive view of security events, enabling proactive threat mitigation and compliance management.
How Did SOAR Tools Evolve?
The evolution of SOAR Tools traces back to the challenges faced by traditional security solutions like SIEM (Security Information and Event Management). Initially, SIEM tools struggled with false positives and manual processes, prompting the need for advancements. Second-generation SIEM tools incorporated Machine Learning (ML) for improved detection. Subsequently, purpose-oriented automation tools emerged, leading to the development of SOAR Tools. Today's SOAR solutions integrate orchestration, automation, and response capabilities, marking the latest milestone in cybersecurity evolution.
What Is The Process Of SOAR Tools?
Just as the Guardians of the Galaxy learned the value of teamwork through improvisation, SOAR Tools manage and integrate security workflows through a structured process. Firstly, security orchestration connects disparate tools and data sources, facilitating better collaboration and context. Secondly, security automation streamlines tasks such as vulnerability scanning and log analysis, reducing the workload on security teams. Lastly, security response provides analysts with planning, monitoring, and managing capabilities, ensuring effective incident resolution and post-incident activities.
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