Automated Response

Configure intelligent automated responses to security threats with sent1nels AI-powered playbooks.

Overview

Automated response enables sent1nels to take immediate action when threats are detected, reducing response time from hours to milliseconds. The system uses AI-powered decision making combined with predefined playbooks to ensure appropriate and safe responses.

Key Benefits:

  • Reduce incident response time by 95%
  • Minimize human error in critical situations
  • Ensure consistent response across all threats
  • Free security teams to focus on strategic work

Response Types

Containment

Isolate affected systems to prevent threat spread.

// Isolate compromised host
agent.isolate(host_id)
firewall.block_traffic(host_id)
network.quarantine(host_id)

Remediation

Automatically fix vulnerabilities and remove threats.

// Remove malware and patch
malware.remove(file_hash)
system.apply_patch(cve_id)
registry.restore_backup()

Investigation

Gather forensic data for analysis and compliance.

// Collect evidence
forensics.capture_memory(host_id)
logs.export_range(start, end)
network.capture_traffic(duration)

Notification

Alert security teams and stakeholders immediately.

// Multi-channel alerts
notify.email(security_team)
notify.slack(channel, severity)
notify.sms(on_call_engineer)

Playbook Configuration

Create custom playbooks that define automated response workflows:

playbook:
name: "Ransomware Response"
trigger:
type: "anomaly_detected"
severity: "critical"
category: "ransomware"
actions:
- isolate_host
- block_file_encryption
- capture_memory_dump
- notify_security_team
- create_incident_ticket
approval: "auto" # or "manual"

Safety Controls

sent1nels includes multiple safety mechanisms to prevent unintended consequences:

Approval Workflows

Require human approval for high-impact actions like system shutdowns or data deletion.

Rollback Capability

Automatically create snapshots before changes, enabling instant rollback if needed.

Rate Limiting

Prevent cascading failures by limiting the number of simultaneous automated actions.

Audit Logging

Every automated action is logged with full context for compliance and review.

Best Practices

1️⃣

Start Conservative

Begin with notification-only responses, then gradually enable automated containment as confidence grows.

2️⃣

Test in Staging

Always test playbooks in a non-production environment before deploying to production systems.

3️⃣

Define Clear Thresholds

Set specific severity and confidence thresholds to avoid false positive responses.

4️⃣

Regular Review

Review automated response logs weekly to identify improvements and tune playbooks.

Next Steps