SOAR is a core security operations concept that every cybersecurity and GRC professional should understand.
What Is SOAR?
SOAR refers to the practices, processes, or technologies related to soar within the context of information security and risk management. Understanding soar helps organizations protect their systems, data, and operations from relevant threats.
How It Works
SOAR is applied through a combination of policies, technical controls, and organizational procedures. Security teams implement soar as part of a broader security program aligned to industry frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Why It Matters
Organizations that correctly implement soar reduce their exposure to cyber risk, improve regulatory compliance, and strengthen their overall security posture.
Key Takeaways
- Understand what soar is and how it applies to your organization’s security program.
- Align soar practices to a recognized framework such as NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or CIS Controls.
- Regularly review and test controls related to soar to ensure they remain effective as threats evolve.