What is a cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM) and security orchestration automated response (SOAR) solution?

A cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM) and security orchestration automated response (SOAR) solution is designed to provide comprehensive security capabilities in a cloud environment. Azure Sentinel is specifically built to integrate SIEM and SOAR functionalities, allowing organizations to collect, analyze, and respond to security events and incidents in real-time using advanced analytics and machine learning.

As a SIEM, Azure Sentinel enables security teams to gather data from multiple sources, including users, applications, devices, and infrastructure, which provides a holistic view of the security landscape. Its capabilities to correlate and analyze data help identify potential threats and suspicious activities. Moreover, as a SOAR solution, it automates response workflows to security incidents, thereby streamlining the incident response process and enhancing efficiency.

The other options do not fulfill the dual function of a SIEM and SOAR solution in a cloud-native context. Azure Advisor provides personalized best practices for Azure resources, Azure Bastion offers secure remote access to virtual machines, and Azure Monitor focuses on monitoring the performance and health of applications and infrastructure, but none incorporate the full suite of security information management and orchestration capabilities that Azure Sentinel offers.