Episode 18 — Choose SIEM, EDR, SOAR, and case tooling that supports operations
This episode teaches selection logic for core SOC tooling categories, a frequent GSOM topic because the exam tests whether your choices support detection quality, response safety, and manageable operations. You will compare how SIEM and EDR complement each other, where SOAR adds value through consistent automation and integrated approvals, and why case management is not optional if you need defensible documentation and repeatable handoffs. We will walk through exam-relevant criteria such as data coverage, query capability, retention needs, integration maturity, access controls, and the human workload of tuning and maintenance. Real-world examples include selecting EDR when endpoint isolation is a must, prioritizing case workflows when investigations are inconsistent, and avoiding SOAR “automation theater” when prerequisites like clean data and stable playbooks are missing. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com, where you’ll find more cyber audio courses, books, and information to strengthen your educational path. Also, if you want to stay up to date with the latest news, visit DailyCyber.News for a newsletter you can use, and a daily podcast you can commute with.
