Building and maintaining a security automation playbook
A security automation playbook is a document or tool that outlines the organization’s standard procedures for detecting, investigating, and responding to various types of security incidents. It’s an essential part of any SOAR platform, as it provides the basis for automated workflows.
Elements of a security automation playbook
A comprehensive security automation playbook should include the following elements:
- Incident types: Define the various types of security incidents that your organization might face, such as malware infections, phishing attacks, or data breaches.
- Detection methods: Describe how each type of incident is detected. This might involve SIEM systems, IDSs/IPSs, endpoint protection platforms, or manual reports from users.
- Response procedures: Outline the steps that should be taken in response to each type of incident. These steps will form the basis for your automated workflows...
