Threat Detection & Response

We have been a long time customer of Splunk but recognize it is no longer the right SIEM for how we operate. Combine this with the significant costs incurred based on ingest and/or query based access within the system we know there must be a better way with a next generation SIEM. Strategically we want to replace this before renewal in Q1 2026

Our objective is to replace SPLUNK SIEM with a cost effective and easier to use SIEM product. We want this product to be easy to integrate with our security tool-stack, and provide our organization support and maturity towards zero trust initiative, security against fraud, malicious AI presence, and APTs.

SOAR Product Requirements Our security operations require a SOAR solution that can streamline and automate incident response workflows across a hybrid environment with integration support for both Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel. The primary need is to reduce analyst workload and response times by automating repetitive tasks and standardizing incident handling through customizable playbooks. Key requirements include: Playbook-Driven Automation: Support for developing and executing automated response playbooks for a wide range of threat categories, including phishing, unauthorized access, privilege escalation, ransomware, data exfiltration, and APT-related activity. Seamless Integration: Native or API-based integration with our existing SIEM platforms (Splunk/Sentinel), ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow), EDR, threat intelligence feeds, identity providers, and email gateways. Scalability in a Hybrid Environment: Must operate efficiently in a hybrid infrastructure consisting of on-premise and multi-cloud environments, ensuring full visibility and control across all assets. Case Management and Analyst Collaboration: Robust incident case management features, including automated evidence collection, analyst assignments, and audit trails to support incident investigation and compliance requirements. Compliance-Ready (FedRAMP): If the SOAR solution is SaaS-based, it must be FedRAMP-authorized to meet our organization’s federal compliance obligations. User-Friendly Interface & Low-Code Support: The platform should offer a visual workflow builder and low-code environment to allow security analysts to create, update, and customize playbooks without deep coding expertise. Ultimately, the SOAR solution must empower our SOC team to scale operations, reduce mean time to respond (MTTR), and enforce consistent incident handling with compliance baked in.

SOAR Product Requirements Our security operations require a SOAR solution that can streamline and automate incident response workflows across a hybrid environment with integration support for both Splunk and Microsoft Sentinel. The primary need is to reduce analyst workload and response times by automating repetitive tasks and standardizing incident handling through customizable playbooks. Key requirements include: Playbook-Driven Automation: Support for developing and executing automated response playbooks for a wide range of threat categories, including phishing, unauthorized access, privilege escalation, ransomware, data exfiltration, and APT-related activity. Seamless Integration: Native or API-based integration with our existing SIEM platforms (Splunk/Sentinel), ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow), EDR, threat intelligence feeds, identity providers, and email gateways. Scalability in a Hybrid Environment: Must operate efficiently in a hybrid infrastructure consisting of on-premise and multi-cloud environments, ensuring full visibility and control across all assets. Case Management and Analyst Collaboration: Robust incident case management features, including automated evidence collection, analyst assignments, and audit trails to support incident investigation and compliance requirements. Compliance-Ready (FedRAMP): If the SOAR solution is SaaS-based, it must be FedRAMP-authorized to meet our organization’s federal compliance obligations. User-Friendly Interface & Low-Code Support: The platform should offer a visual workflow builder and low-code environment to allow security analysts to create, update, and customize playbooks without deep coding expertise. Ultimately, the SOAR solution must empower our SOC team to scale operations, reduce mean time to respond (MTTR), and enforce consistent incident handling with compliance baked in.