What are the main differences between SOAR and XDR?

SOAR, or Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response, and XDR, or Extended Detection and Response, are two different security solutions they say may be used together to improve security posture.

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  SOAR
  
  
  • Reportedly, it is a platform that automates security tasks and workflows, such as incident response, threat hunting, and compliance.
  
  
  • Could help security teams be more efficient and effective in responding to threats.
  
  
  
  

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  XDR
  
  
  • Reportedly, it is a security solution that collects and analyzes data from multiple security sources, such as endpoints, networks, and cloud workloads.
  
  
  • Could help security teams get a complete picture of their security posture and identify undetected threats by other security solutions.
  
  
  
  

Here are the key differences between SOAR and XDR:

• Focus

SOAR focuses on automating security tasks and workflows, while XDR focuses on collecting and analyzing security data.

• Scope

SOAR may be used for automating a wide range of security tasks, while XDR typically focuses on incident response and threat hunting.

• Integration

SOAR may be integrated with a wide range of security solutions, while XDR is typically integrated with a limited number of security solutions.

How SOAR and XDR may be used together:

• SOAR may be used to automate tasks involved in XDR, such as collecting data from multiple security sources and responding to incidents.


• XDR could provide SOAR with the data it needs that would allow it to make informed decisions about responding to incidents.