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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.
A large-scale credential theft campaign targeting senior executives has been linked to a previously unknown automated phishing platform called Venom
AI-Native Platform Targets Identity Governance Gaps and AutomationLinx Security secured $50 million to expand its artificial intelligence-driven identity platform as enterprises struggle with identity-based attacks. CEO Israel Duanis highlights real-time visibility automation and risk reduction as key to addressing growing threats from AI agents.
As AI took center stage at this year's conference, experts debated automation, oversight and the evolving role of human intelligence in cybersecurity — despite the US government's notable absence.
Unified Platforms Reduce Risk, Cost From Ransomware and AI ThreatsLeaders must maximize existing infrastructure as ransomware and AI-driven threats raise costs and risk. In order to extract more value from current hardware, organizations must strengthen resilience through private cloud architectures, improved storage efficiency and automated recovery.
A new service on the cybercrime market provides automated capabilities to create persistent information-stealing social engineering attacks.
CEO Danny Brickman on Intent-Based Access and Non-Human Identity GovernanceOasis Security has raised $120 million in a Series B round to expand its identity platform focused on non-human identities and AI agents. CEO Danny Brickman says enterprises need intent-based access controls and automated governance to securely scale agentic adoption.
CEO Danny Brickman on Intent-Based Access and Non-Human Identity GovernanceOasis Security has raised $120 million in a Series B round to expand its identity platform focused on non-human identities and AI agents. CEO Danny Brickman says enterprises need intent-based access controls and automated governance to securely scale agentic adoption.