GOV-04: Automate Threat Response with SOAR

GOV-04 is a security control that manual incident response takes hours. automated playbooks respond to threats in seconds. level 3 organizations minimize attacker dwell time by automatically containing compromised accounts. It requires that high-risk detections trigger automated playbooks and compromised users have sessions revoked and accounts disabled automatically, security operations center (soc) integration with escalation workflows.

Manual incident response takes hours. Automated playbooks respond to threats in seconds. Level 3 organizations minimize attacker dwell time by automatically containing compromised accounts.

GOV-04 requires manual implementation. Requires Microsoft Sentinel or equivalent SOAR platform

This control requires Azure AD Premium P2 (included in Microsoft 365 E5) or standalone P2.

GOV-04 is included in the Maximum Security baseline (Level 3). This level is designed for high-security environments and regulated industries.