A cybersecurity analyst is evaluating a SOAR platform to enhance the security posture of an organization. Which of the following capabilities aligns BEST with the primary function of a SOAR platform?
Detecting anomalies within network traffic
Reporting on adherence to compliance standards
Integrating diverse security tools for centralized management
The correct answer is 'Automating the response to common types of alerts'. This best represents the intended use of a SOAR platform, which is to automate repetitive security tasks and streamline incident response efforts. While integrating diverse security tools is a feature of SOAR, it is not its primary function. Reporting on compliance standards, although important, falls more into governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC) platforms and is not a primary function of SOAR. Similarly, detecting anomalies and conducting penetration tests are important aspects of a security program but are not the main purposes of SOAR solutions, which focus more on orchestrating the response once a security event is detected rather than the initial detection or proactive testing.
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