triage-alert

Triage security alerts to distinguish real threats from false positives.

120|34|Updated May 9, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dandye/ai-runbooks --skill triage-alert
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Skill: triage-alert
Source: https://github.com/dandye/ai-runbooks/tree/main/skills/triage-alert
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dandye/ai-runbooks --skill triage-alert

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This skill standardizes the initial assessment of security alerts to determine if they represent real threats requiring investigation or can be closed as false positives.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Initial context gathering: retrieve full details of alerts and cases, extract key indicators (IPs, domains, hashes, users) for correlation.
  • Enrichment & correlation: perform GTI enrichment and SIEM lookups to build context, search for related open cases, and identify duplicates.
  • Decision & escalation: classify alerts as FP/BTP/TP/Suspicious and, if needed, escalate to Tier 2 or trigger relevant runbooks with documented rationale.
  • Use Case: Given ALERT_ID, quickly determine if the alert is actionable or should be closed as a benign event, reducing mean time to decision.

Quick Start

Triage the alert CASE_ID=1234 to determine whether to close or escalate.

Frequently Asked Questions about triage-alert

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I automate security alert triage to close false positives quickly?

Automate security alert triage by retrieving alert details, extracting indicators, performing GTI enrichment, and checking for duplicates to classify alerts. This standardized initial assessment quickly distinguishes false positives from true threats, reducing mean time to decision.

What is the best way to distinguish false positives from real threats in a SIEM?

Distinguish false positives in a SIEM by applying automated enrichment and correlation against alert indicators. Searching for related open cases and performing duplicate checks provides the documented rationale needed to close benign events.

Can I escalate security cases to Tier 2 automatically based on alert classification?

Yes, you can escalate security cases automatically. When triage classifies an alert as a true positive or suspicious, it triggers relevant runbooks and escalates to Tier 2 with documented rationale and evidence for seamless handoff.

Does alert triage require specific inputs like ALERT_ID or CASE_ID to start?

Yes, alert triage requires specific inputs like ALERT_ID or CASE_ID to start. The deterministic execution uses these identifiers to query SIEM and SOAR interfaces, retrieving full details and key indicators for context gathering.

Why should I use automated triage instead of manual alert investigation?

Use automated triage to standardize initial alert assessment and maintain an auditable workflow. It eliminates repetitive manual correlation by automatically discovering duplicates and related cases, ensuring clear escalation status with supporting evidence.