CISA and ASD's ACSC release guidance on SIEM and SOAR platforms

CISA, in partnership with ASD’s ACSC and other organizations, has published new guidance aimed at helping organizations procure Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (Security Orchestration Automation Response (SOAR)) platforms. This guidance is relevant for IT decision-makers focused on bolstering cybersecurity measures.

Executive Guidance

The first resource, titled “Implementing SIEM and SOAR Platforms – Executive Guidance,” provides executives with strategies to enhance their organization's cybersecurity posture. It emphasizes the importance of these technologies for improving the visibility of network activities and facilitating timely threat detection and response.

Practitioner Guidance

The second resource, “Implementing SIEM and SOAR Platforms – Practitioner Guidance,” is designed for cybersecurity practitioners. It outlines methods for efficiently identifying and addressing cybersecurity threats, as well as automating incident response workflows based on predefined actions related to anomalies.

Priority Logs for SIEM Ingestion

Lastly, the “Priority Logs for SIEM Ingestion – Practitioner Guidance” offers guidance on prioritizing log ingestion into SIEM systems. This ensures that crucial data sources are adequately collected and analyzed to improve threat detection and incident response tailored to specific organizational needs.

CISA urges organizations to examine this guidance and apply the suggested practices to enhance their cybersecurity frameworks. The detailed resources are available on CISA’s SIEM and Security Orchestration Automation Response (SOAR) Resource page.