CCSP Cloud Security Operations Practice Question
An organization is implementing a SOAR solution for cloud incident response. Which THREE capabilities are essential for automating incident response workflows? (Choose three.)
⚠ Common exam trap
ISC2 CCSP often tests the distinction between SOAR's core capabilities (automation, orchestration, and case management) and adjacent technologies like SIEM or UEBA, leading candidates to mistakenly select monitoring or manual processes as essential SOAR features.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Integration with threat intelligence feeds
Integration with threat intelligence feeds (A) is essential because SOAR platforms ingest external threat data (e.g., STIX/TAXII feeds, CISA alerts) to enrich alerts and trigger automated responses. This allows the SOAR to correlate cloud events with known indicators of compromise (IOCs) and adjust playbooks dynamically without manual intervention.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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Integration with threat intelligence feeds
Why this is correct
Enriches alerts with context.
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Automated playbook execution
Why this is correct
Drives consistent response.
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Case management and reporting
Why this is correct
Tracks incident lifecycle.
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Manual ticketing system
Why it's wrong here
Automation should reduce manual steps.
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Real-time user activity monitoring
Why it's wrong here
More of a SIEM/UEBA capability.
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