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Workflow

In cybersecurity incident response, a workflow is a predefined, sequential set of steps or processes that security teams follow to systematically manage and resolve a security incident, ensuring a consistent approach from detection to recovery.

TECHNICAL DEFINITION

A workflow in cybersecurity incident response delineates a structured, often automated or semi-automated, sequence of tasks and decision points designed to systematically manage the lifecycle of a security incident, encompassing identification, analysis, containment, eradication, recovery, and post-incident activities, thereby optimizing efficiency and adherence to established protocols.

BACKGROUND

Privileged Access Management (PAM) is a type of identity management and branch of cybersecurity that focuses on the control, monitoring, and protection of privileged accounts within an organization. Accounts with privileged status grant users enhanced permissions, making them prime targets for attackers due to their extensive access to vital systems and sensitive data.

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SYNONYMS & ALIASES

  • process
  • procedure
  • playbook
  • runbook
  • task sequence
  • incident flow

USAGE NOTE

Effective incident response workflows are critical for standardized, rapid, and efficient handling of security breaches, often leveraging automation tools like SOAR platforms.

DEVELOPERS

Organizations developing technology related to Workflow.

  • Palo Alto Networks

    Offers Cortex XSOAR, a Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platform designed to automate and streamline security workflows, incident response, and threat management processes for cybersecurity and defense organizations.

  • ServiceNow

    Provides a comprehensive platform for Security Operations (SecOps) and Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), utilizing extensive workflow automation to manage incidents, vulnerabilities, and compliance processes in a structured and efficient manner.

  • Splunk

    Known for Splunk SOAR (formerly Phantom), which provides automation and orchestration capabilities to accelerate security operations, incident response, and threat management through automated playbooks and workflows.

  • IBM Security

    Develops IBM Security QRadar SOAR (formerly Resilient), a platform that helps automate and orchestrate security incident response workflows, ensuring consistent, repeatable, and auditable processes for cybersecurity teams.

  • Rapid7

    Offers InsightConnect, a SOAR solution that integrates with various security tools to automate and accelerate security operations workflows, threat investigation, and incident response processes.

  • Fortinet

    Provides FortiSOAR, a security orchestration, automation, and response platform that enables organizations to define, automate, and orchestrate security playbooks and workflows across their security infrastructure.

  • Microsoft

    Through Microsoft Sentinel, its cloud-native SIEM solution, Microsoft offers extensive automation rules, playbooks, and workflow capabilities to streamline security operations, incident management, and threat response.

  • Swimlane

    A dedicated SOAR platform focused on automating and orchestrating complex security operations workflows, enabling security teams to respond to threats faster and more efficiently by eliminating manual tasks.

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