Agentic SOAR
A next-generation Security Orchestration, Automation and Response paradigm that embeds AI agents into the security response execution chain. Agents dynamically select response actions based on real-time context, autonomously reason through unforeseen scenarios, and form closed-loop decision cycles, extending beyond the static playbook model of traditional SOAR platforms.
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Agentic SOAR is positioned as 'the successor to playbook-only SOAR,' combining traditional playbooks with agents capable of dynamic reasoning and making decisions in context.
A true Agentic SOAR should in theory have agents intervene in the execution chain itself, dynamically selecting the next action based on real-time context rather than following preset branches.
If AI only provides after-the-fact narration, the system will still get stuck when facing novel attacks not anticipated by the playbook and will be unable to handle situations not written into the playbook.
The authenticity of an Agentic SOAR can be evaluated by asking four questions covering execution layer inquiry, decision records, human intervention points, and degree of playbook dependency.
If a vendor can only provide better-looking alert summaries and a natural language Q&A interface but cannot clearly explain changes to the underlying execution logic, it is in all likelihood 'SOAR with a chatbot added' rather than a true Agentic SOAR.
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Agentic SOAR is positioned as 'the successor to playbook-only SOAR,' combining traditional playbooks with agents capable of dynamic reasoning and making decisions in context.
50%UnverifiedA true Agentic SOAR should in theory have agents intervene in the execution chain itself, dynamically selecting the next action based on real-time context rather than following preset branches.
50%UnverifiedIf AI only provides after-the-fact narration, the system will still get stuck when facing novel attacks not anticipated by the playbook and will be unable to handle situations not written into the playbook.
50%UnverifiedThe authenticity of an Agentic SOAR can be evaluated by asking four questions covering execution layer inquiry, decision records, human intervention points, and degree of playbook dependency.
50%UnverifiedIf a vendor can only provide better-looking alert summaries and a natural language Q&A interface but cannot clearly explain changes to the underlying execution logic, it is in all likelihood 'SOAR with a chatbot added' rather than a true Agentic SOAR.
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