Episode 32 — Classify alerts consistently to speed triage, routing, and investigation handoffs
This episode teaches alert classification as a standard language that keeps SOC operations fast and defensible, which GSOM tests because inconsistency creates delays, misroutes, and poor incident narratives. You will define what a “classification” should capture, such as suspected activity type, affected scope, current confidence, and required next action, and how that differs from raw severity or a final incident label. We will connect classification to routing decisions, including when to keep work in the triage queue, when to escalate to deeper investigation, and when to involve system owners, identity teams, or network teams without creating noise. Troubleshooting scenarios include teams using different definitions for the same category, labels that drift over time, and handoffs that lose context, with best practices for minimal but complete documentation that supports fast pivots and clear accountability. 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.
