September 11, 2024 at 09:33AM
Gartner’s recent designation of “security orchestration, automation, and response” (SOAR) as “obsolete before plateau” has sparked controversy within the industry. While Gartner claims that the components of the SOAR category have been absorbed by other products and services, some industry experts argue that the technology still plays a crucial role in security operations, while others predict that AI and automation may eventually overshadow SOAR in the market.
In summary, Gartner has recently labeled the term “security orchestration, automation, and response” (SOAR) as “obsolete before plateau,” signaling a potential decline in the standalone dedicated SOAR platform market. This decision has prompted much debate among industry experts and vendors, with some arguing that automation is increasingly becoming an expected feature across various security products. As a result, the features of SOAR, such as integration and automated response, have migrated to a variety of security products, leading to a shift in the role of SOAR in the security operations landscape. However, some companies, such as Palo Alto Networks and Swimlane, continue to emphasize the value of dedicated SOAR platforms in automating security tasks and incident response. Looking ahead, the combination of artificial intelligence, automation, and the evolving cybersecurity landscape may potentially impact the market share of standalone SOAR systems, with AI-enabled next-generation SIEM platforms and the increasing augmentation of automation through AI and machine learning potentially reshaping the security operations landscape.