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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.

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Bank Info Security 10 months, 3 weeks ago

CISA Seeks Input on SBOM Update to Tackle Real-World Gaps

US Cyber Defense Agency Pushes for Automation and Machine-Readable Data in SBOMsThe Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released a draft update to its Software Bill of Materials minimum elements guidance, adding components to push SBOMs toward automated, operational use in supply chain risk tracking - while also addressing gaps in standardization and visibility.

More from Bank Info Security 23 Aug 2025, 9:30 a.m. Automation CISA Supply Chain
Bank Info Security 10 months, 4 weeks ago

Automation Alert Sounds as Certificates Set to Expire Faster

Maximum Validity of Public TLS Certificates Will Drop From 398 Days to Just 47 DaysThe future of managing digital certificates is already here - it's just not evenly distributed yet. With the public TLS certificate validity period set to drop to just 47 days, as well as the need to migrate to quantum-safe encryption, experts see automation as key to achieving crypto agility.

More from Bank Info Security 20 Aug 2025, 8:00 a.m. Automation Certificates Cryptocurrency Encryption Quantum