CAS-004 Security Operations Practice Question
An organization wants to detect and respond to advanced threats that may evade traditional endpoint security solutions. They deploy an EDR solution that provides real-time visibility into endpoint activities. However, the security team is overwhelmed by alerts. Which technology can be integrated with EDR to automate response actions and reduce alert fatigue?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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SOAR platform
SOAR platforms ingest alerts from various sources (including EDR) and use playbooks to automate incident response actions, such as isolating a host or blocking an IP. This reduces manual effort and alert fatigue.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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SIEM with correlation rules
Why it's wrong here
SIEM correlates alerts but does not automate response actions.
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Network traffic analysis (NTA)
Why it's wrong here
NTA focuses on network anomalies, not automated response.
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Deception technology
Why it's wrong here
Deception lures attackers but does not automate response to alerts.
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SOAR platform
Why this is correct
SOAR orchestrates and automates response workflows.
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