--- sourceDocument: Yokohama Security Management sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/yokohama/security-management Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - Yokohama Security Management ft:clusterId : - security bundleId : - security workflow : - Technology --- # ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR) # ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR) {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Yokohama Updated March 12, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR) ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR) is designed to enhance the efficiency of security analysts and managers by leveraging intelligent workflows and generative AI capabilities. It helps security teams resolve incidents faster by providing concise incident context, closure notes, post-incident analysis, and recommended remediation steps within the ServiceNow platform. Show full answer Show less ## Key Features * **Intelligent Workflows and Generative AI Skills:** Automate and assist in the investigation and resolution of security incidents. * **Concise Incident Context and Closure Notes:** Enables security managers to quickly review incident details and outcomes in an easy-to-read format. * **Post-Incident Analysis and Recommendations:** Provides actionable insights and remediation suggestions to improve security posture. * **Configuration and Activation:** Customers can configure and activate the Otto SIR skills tailored to their environment and operational needs. ## Availability and Restrictions Not all AI model providers and Now Assist features are available in certain regions or environments, including in-country SKUs, FedRAMP, NSC DOD IL5, Australia IRAP-Protected data centers, self-hosted customers, and regulated markets. Customers should review specific knowledge base articles for up-to-date availability and compliance requirements. ## Data Handling and AI Considerations * **Data Processing:** Security incident data is transferred from customer instances to centralized ServiceNow environments, which may include third-party cloud providers like Microsoft Azure, following strict compliance and data handling policies. * **Data Collection:** Inputs, outputs, and edits from the application are collected to improve ServiceNow's AI technologies. Customers have the option to opt out of data collection. * **AI Limitations and Responsible Use:** As AI predictions may not always be accurate or complete, customers are advised to apply human oversight and not rely solely on AI outputs for critical decisions, especially in sensitive domains such as healthcare, finance, legal, and security. * **Compliance:** Users must adhere to ServiceNow's AI Acceptable Use Policy and evaluate the application's appropriateness for their use cases. ## Support Resources To assist with adoption and troubleshooting, ServiceNow provides resources including the Security Operations Resource Library, community forums, the Known Error Portal, and Customer Service and Support channels. With ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR), security analysts can use intelligent workflows and ServiceNow generative AI skills to help them resolve security incidents. Security managers can review the context of security incidents and closure notes quickly in a concise, easy-to-read format, view post-incident analysis data, and see recommended remediation steps. ## Get started {#now-assist-security-incident-landing__cf-app-landing-get-started} |-|-|-| | [Explore Learn about ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Vi~5lgtKIosfC0juft4ANw "Your security analysts can use intelligent workflows and ServiceNow generative AI skills to help them triage, investigate, and close security incidents within the flow of their work with the ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR) application.") | [Configure Learn how to configure and activate the skills for ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/jqb6ZOtyzfmVBTLnWJL3tA "The ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR) application is supported in the Security Incident Response Workspace and in the legacy Core UI (UI16). Use the guided setup in the AI Admin Hub console to configure ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR).") | [Use Learn how to manage security incidents using ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR)](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/gjBe3mCGIUH9j0fO4MzLDA "Security analysts can close security incidents quickly from within their flow of work with the generative AI skills supported by ServiceNow Otto for Security Incident Response (SIR).") | [ ] {#now-assist-security-incident-landing__table_jlh_dgk_1cc} Important: * Not all model providers are available for customers with in-country SKUs, and some Now Assist products/features are currently unavailable for in-country customers. For more information, see the [KB1584492](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1584492) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. Be sure to check for model provider availability updates in future releases.{#now-assist-security-incident-landing__na-in-country-notice} * Some Now Assist products/features are currently unavailable for customers in the FedRAMP, NSC DOD IL5, or Australia IRAP-Protected data centers, self-hosted customers, or in other restricted environments. For more information, see the [KB0743854](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0743854) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. Be sure to check for availability updates in future releases.{#now-assist-security-incident-landing__na-restricted-envs-notice} * Some Now Assist products/features are currently available only for customers in some regions. Be sure to check for availability updates in future releases.{#now-assist-security-incident-landing__na-standalone-language-notice} * Some AI products and skills are not available in Regulated Markets. For more information, see [KB2593939: Regulated Markets AI Products/Skills Not Available](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sys_kb_id=e8d7cc82475aba90b7832920326d4362). Be sure to check for availability updates in future releases. {#now-assist-security-incident-landing__ul_j3b_4vd_wcc} ## Troubleshoot and get help {#now-assist-security-incident-landing__cf-app-landing-get-help} * [Security Operations Resource Library](https://www.servicenow.com/community/secops-articles/security-operations-resource-library/ta-p/3120885) * [Security Operations community](https://www.servicenow.com/community/secops/ct-p/security-operations) * [Search the Known Error Portal for known error articles](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0597477) * [Contact Customer Service and Support](https://support.servicenow.com/now?draw=case) {#now-assist-security-incident-landing__ul_olh_dgk_1cc} ## AI limitations This application uses artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, which are rapidly evolving fields of study that generate predictions based on patterns in data. As a result, this application may not always produce accurate, complete, or appropriate information. Furthermore, there is no guarantee that this application has been fully trained or tested for your use case. To mitigate these issues, it is your responsibility to test and evaluate your use of this application for accuracy, harm, and appropriateness for your use case, employ human oversight of output, and refrain from relying solely on AI-generated outputs for decision-making purposes. This is especially important if you choose to deploy this application in areas with consequential impacts such as healthcare, finance, legal, employment, security, or infrastructure. You agree to abide by [ServiceNow's AI Acceptable Use Policy](https://www.servicenow.com/ai-acceptable-use-policy.html), which may be updated by ServiceNow.{#now-assist-security-incident-landing__p_kv2_nfg_h1c} ## Data processing This application requires data to be transferred from ServiceNow customers' individual instances to a centralized ServiceNow environment, which may be located in a different data center region from the one where your instance is, and potentially to a third-party cloud provider, such as Microsoft Azure. This data is handled per ServiceNow's internal policies and procedures, including our policies available through our [CORE Compliance Portal](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0564067).{#now-assist-security-incident-landing__p_lv2_nfg_h1c} ## Data collection ServiceNow collects and uses the inputs, outputs, and edits to outputs of this application to develop and improve ServiceNow technologies including ServiceNow models and AI products. In addition, this application will collect data from security incidents, incidents, change requests, problems, and vulnerable items. Customers can opt out of future data collection at any time, as described in the [Now Assist Opt-Out page](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=opt-out-of-data-sharing-for-now-assist&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US). For more information, see [Now Assist](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=platform-now-assist-landing&version=yokohama&pubname=yokohama-intelligent-experiences&ft:locale=en-US).