Make the right incident-response decision using Active Response software
with Security Event Manager
Simplify the incident-response process with security incident management software.
Detect and respond to cyberthreats as quickly as possible
Help increase response capabilities as threats grow
You may not be able to respond to threats at scale using the older method of manual research, validation, and remediation. New cyber threats are developed and deployed daily, and existing threats we thought we’d handle are evolving to cause significant damage. Cyberthreat management can be challenging. You could invest an entire day in the manual response method, and you’d still be behind due to the sheer volume of potential threats in the queue needing to be investigated. Respond to threats at scale using SolarWinds® Security Event Manager (SEM) with Active Response.
Respond to threats as soon as alarms are triggered
Active Response provides preconfigured, customizable actions for incident response based on satisfied trigger conditions, enabling you to hunt and stop threats proactively. SEM incident response solutions are designed to ingest threat intelligence findings and act on unique user-defined actions. Kick-off an automated email to your team, actively block a threat detected at your firewall, deactivate an Active Directory account whose actions may place your enterprise at risk, and more.
Easily configure incident responses to complex threats
Manual response can require a certain level of technical breadth to understand the risks and consequences of the selected remediation path. When IT professionals thoroughly research a potential threat, it may have already escalated into something more serious. Remove the manual research involved in incident response and let the security incident management software in Security Event Manger with Active Response do the heavy lifting.
Use existing rules or define your own in incident response software
In SEM, you can either intuitively select from a set of predefined rules or create custom rules tailored to your organization’s specific needs. This flexibility allows you to enhance your incident response processes by adapting the software to match your unique security requirements. Predefined rules cover common scenarios and can be implemented quickly. In contrast, custom rules enable you to address threats and workflows specific to your environment, helping ensure comprehensive and effective incident management.
Enhance security with SolarWinds Observability Self-Hosted
SolarWinds® Observability Self-Hosted solutions can be seamlessly integrated with three of our critical security solutions: Security Event Manager (SEM), Access Rights Manager (ARM), and Patch Manager, creating a robust Security Observability framework. This integration allows for comprehensive monitoring and management of both on-premises and cloud environments, providing real-time insights into security events, access controls, and patch statuses. By consolidating these capabilities, organizations can improve their security posture, and streamline incident response across hybrid infrastructures.
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Incident response involves managing and recovering from a cyberattack using a structured plan. According to "Incident Management 101 Preparation and Initial Response (aka Identification)", SANS Institute. (Published Jan, 2005, Accessed Oct 2024), by Robin Dickerson—a six-step plan includes preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned. Preparation involves creating policies and training a response team. Identification is detecting the breach, while containment prevents further damage. Eradication neutralizes the threat, and recovery restores systems. The lessons learned step involves reviewing and improving procedures.
Alternatively, incident response can follow the OODA Loop: Observe (monitoring for unusual behavior), Orient (investigating and gaining context), Decide (choosing a strategy), and Act (remediation and recovery). Key tools include intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanners, and security awareness training.An effective incident response strategy minimizes damage and improves future responses.
Incident response involves managing and recovering from a cyberattack using a structured plan. According to "Incident Management 101 Preparation and Initial Response (aka Identification)", SANS Institute. (Published Jan, 2005, Accessed Oct 2024), by Robin Dickerson—a six-step plan includes preparation, identification, containment, eradication, recovery, and lessons learned. Preparation involves creating policies and training a response team. Identification is detecting the breach, while containment prevents further damage. Eradication neutralizes the threat, and recovery restores systems. The lessons learned step involves reviewing and improving procedures.
Alternatively, incident response can follow the OODA Loop: Observe (monitoring for unusual behavior), Orient (investigating and gaining context), Decide (choosing a strategy), and Act (remediation and recovery). Key tools include intrusion detection systems, vulnerability scanners, and security awareness training.An effective incident response strategy minimizes damage and improves future responses.
Help improve incident response with Active Response
Security Event Manager
- Unify and extract actionable intelligence from all your logs in real time.
- Expedite threat responses against malicious IPs, accounts, applications, and more.
- Get out-of-the-box compliance reporting for HIPAA, PCI DSS, SOX, and ISO.
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