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Palo Alto Networks: Optimising Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with Automation
Amid the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, organisations are constantly challenged to ensure security. Conventional security methods are failing to keep up with the escalating volume and sophistication of attacks. By implementing Managed Detection and Response (MDR) with automation, Security Operations Centers (SOCs) can optimise workflows, augment analyst capabilities, and significantly enhance the organisation's overall cybersecurity defenses.
Palo Alto Networks offers comprehensive MDR services, leveraging its threat intelligence and cutting-edge technology expertise. Unit 42, its esteemed threat intelligence team, is crucial in providing valuable insights into emerging threats and trends, empowering organisations to stay ahead of malicious actors.
In this episode of the EM360 Podcast, Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst at IT-Harvest, speaks to Ophir Karako, Software Engineer (Unit 42) at Palo Alto Networks, to discuss:
- Palo Alto’s MDR Services
- Operational Automation
- Data Enrichment
- Threat Response
- Job security for SOC Analysts
Interested in learning more about XSOAR and Palo Alto Networks? You can find some additional resources below:
- Enloe Medical Center Strengthens Its Security Posture and Improves Efficiency With Unit 42 MDR
- Unit 42 Managed Detection and Response Service Datasheet
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:57 - MDR Services at Palo Alto Networks
03:20 - Automation in Operations
04:16 - Automating Data Enrichment
05:13 - Intellectual Property Playbooks and Scripts
05:41 - Customized Reports for Customers
06:10 - Automated Threat Response
07:08 - Insights and Lessons Learned from Automation
07:37 - Benefits of Automation for SOC Analysts
08:06 - Collaboration with Product Experts
09:04 - Treating Automation as a CI/CD Process
10:01 - The Future of Automation in Cybersecurity
12:51 - Automation and Job Security for SOC Analysts
14:20 - Cortex XSOAR: Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response Platform
15:46 - Unit 42 MDR Service
16:16 - Conclusion
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