Palo Alto Networks (PANW) Certified Cybersecurity Entry-level Technician (PCCET) Practice Exam

Which element refers to technologies that enable organizations to collect inputs monitored by the Security Operations team?

1. Case Management

2. SIEM

3. SOAR

4. Knowledge Management

The correct answer is: SOAR

The element referred to in the question pertains to technologies that facilitate the collection and analysis of security-related data. SOAR, or Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response, encompasses solutions that enable security teams to automate processes and integrate various security tools, which significantly enhances the efficiency of collecting and analyzing inputs from different sources monitored by the Security Operations team. SOAR platforms often combine the capabilities of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and other tools, allowing for the aggregation of alerts, logs, and incidents from various endpoints and security systems. This orchestration capability allows organizations to respond faster and more effectively to security incidents, thereby improving their overall security posture. In contrast, while each of the other choices encompasses important aspects of security operations, they do not specifically focus on the collection of inputs in the manner that SOAR does. For instance, Case Management systems help track incidents and responses but are not primarily focused on input collection; SIEM is crucial for log collection and analysis but does not cover the orchestration of responses; Knowledge Management addresses the retention and sharing of expertise and information, which is different from the technical capabilities aimed at automating and orchestrating security responses.