PCCET · Question #164
How does Cortex XSOAR improve the efficiency of security operations?
The correct answer is C. It enriches and responds to incidents and alerts via process-driven playbooks.. Cortex XSOAR improves security operations efficiency by automating incident response, enriching alerts with context, and orchestrating tasks through process-driven playbooks.
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How does Cortex XSOAR improve the efficiency of security operations?
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- AIt controls who has access to resources on the network with user and permission mapping.
- BIt aggregates logs from multiple sources that are viewable via a query language.
- CIt enriches and responds to incidents and alerts via process-driven playbooks.
- DIt delivers consistent security to mobile users and remote networks.
How the community answered
(28 responses)- B7% (2)
- C89% (25)
- D4% (1)
Why each option
Cortex XSOAR improves security operations efficiency by automating incident response, enriching alerts with context, and orchestrating tasks through process-driven playbooks.
Controlling access to resources with user and permission mapping is a function of Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems, not the primary role of an XSOAR platform.
Aggregating and providing query access to logs from multiple sources is the core function of a Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) system, although XSOAR can integrate with SIEMs.
Cortex XSOAR, a Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response platform, is designed to streamline security operations by integrating various security tools, automating routine tasks, and executing pre-defined playbooks to handle incidents, thereby reducing manual intervention and accelerating response times to security alerts.
Delivering consistent security to mobile users and remote networks is typically achieved through technologies like Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) or VPNs, which are distinct from XSOAR's primary automation and orchestration focus.
Concept tested: XSOAR capabilities (automation, orchestration)
Source: https://docs.paloaltonetworks.com/cortex/cortex-xsoar/6-12/cortex-xsoar-admin/cortex-xsoar-overview/what-is-cortex-xsoar
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