Question 69 - SPLK-2003 discussion

In Splunk SOAR, the appropriate role for an account that will only be used to execute automated tasks is the ''Automation'' role. This service account role is specifically designed for automated tasks, including REST API operations, playbook execution, and ingestion.It is intended for use by systems rather than human users and provides the necessary permissions for automated interactions with the SOAR platform1.

Reference: Splunk SOAR documentation on managing roles and permissions1.

In Splunk SOAR, the ''Automation'' role is designed specifically for accounts that are intended for executing automated tasks. These tasks can include REST API operations, playbook actions, and data ingestion processes. The Automation role is a type of service account role intended for system-to-system interactions and is not meant to be used by human operators. It provides a tailored set of permissions that allows for the execution of automated processes without granting broader access that would be unnecessary or insecure for an automated account.

The designation of this role is critical in maintaining proper security and operational boundaries within the SOAR platform. By restricting the automated account to just the Automation role, Splunk SOAR ensures that automated processes run with the least privilege necessary, reducing the risk of unauthorized actions and maintaining a clear separation between human users and automated systems.