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Automation in information security uses software to perform tasks like scanning for vulnerabilities, detecting threats, and enforcing policies without constant human intervention. It enables faster, consistent actions such as blocking malicious IPs or deploying patches based on predefined rules or machine learning models. This reduces manual effort and helps maintain security hygiene at scale.
However, automation can introduce risks if workflows are misconfigured or manipulated. Attackers may exploit automated responses to trigger false positives or disable protections, while errors in automation can propagate rapidly across systems. Security teams must carefully validate and monitor automated processes, balancing efficiency with oversight to prevent unintended consequences and maintain control over security operations.
The Black Basta ransomware operation created an automated brute-forcing framework dubbed 'BRUTED' to breach edge networking devices like firewalls and VPNs. [...]
Funds Will Support Next-Gen Security Orchestration and Response, Eliminate ComplexityWith $30 million in funding, Sola Security is launching an AI-driven, self-service SOAR platform designed for easy adoption across security, IT, and DevOps teams. The Israeli startup aims to disrupt traditional security automation by lowering technical barriers.
Credential theft surged 3× in a year—but AI-powered malware? More hype than reality. The Red Report 2025 by Picus Labs reveals attackers still rely on proven tactics like stealth & automation to execute the "perfect heist." [...]
Series D Funding to Drive U.S. Growth and AI Advancements in CybersecurityPentera has raised $60 million in Series D funding to expand its presence in the U.S. and accelerate AI-driven innovations in security validation. CEO Amitai Ratzon says the company is focused on advancing automated testing and strengthening its leadership in exposure validation.
We’ve been hearing the same story for years: AI is coming for your job. In fact, in 2017, McKinsey printed a report, Jobs Lost, Jobs Gained: Workforce Transitions in a Time of Automation, predicting that by 2030, 375 million workers would need to find new jobs or risk being displaced by AI and automation. Queue the anxiety. There have been ongoing whispers about what roles would be
Chinese AI Developer Says Model Is Potentially a 'Glimpse Into AGI'The latest artificial intelligence breakthrough originating in China, which promises a revolution in automation, has arrived - if it lives up to the hype. Unlike standard chatbot interfaces and their text-based responses - Manus executes actions, from filling out forms to scraping the web for insights.