Intelligent CISO Issue 67 | Page 64

There is a widely-reported misconception that automation will replace workers and jobs will be lost – but nothing could be further from the truth . that collect data from disparate sources , from which automation tools can help execute the appropriate alerts and incident response processes using predefined playbooks . This not only boosts efficiency and accuracy , but it frees experienced and hard-to-find security professionals to address productivity challenges and the problems associated with fatigue and burnout .
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So , what can be done to balance the need for better security with employee well-being in an industry sector where the talent shortfall currently sits at 3.5 million people globally ?
In many cases , the solution depends on the wider implementation of effective automation technologies . By bridging the resource gap for under-strength security teams , automation can also help deliver improved productivity when applied to tasks such as threat intelligence sharing , hunting and response – among others .
Empowering SOC teams with advanced automation
In practical terms , today ’ s most capable security automation platforms help address a range of issues , including those caused by repetitive and mundane tasks . The approach includes the use of orchestration technologies

There is a widely-reported misconception that automation will replace workers and jobs will be lost – but nothing could be further from the truth . that collect data from disparate sources , from which automation tools can help execute the appropriate alerts and incident response processes using predefined playbooks . This not only boosts efficiency and accuracy , but it frees experienced and hard-to-find security professionals to address productivity challenges and the problems associated with fatigue and burnout .

This also plays into the idea that SOC teams often need to do more with less – a particularly important capability for organisations with a requirement to orchestrate security across cloud-based , on-premises or hybrid infrastructure . By selecting a vendor-agnostic security automation solution , disparate security tools and services can be seamlessly integrated without the need for additional
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