An organization's security operations center (SOC) is overwhelmed with daily repetitive tasks such as log collection and correlation. Management decides to deploy automated workflows to alleviate the workload. Which primary advantage does automation provide to the SOC's day-to-day operations?
Minimization of human error in repetitive tasks
Improvement of user authentication protocols
Automated patch management for out-of-date software
Automated workflows follow the same predefined steps every time, virtually eliminating the oversights and inconsistencies that humans introduce when they perform monotonous tasks. This reduction of human error makes security operations more reliable and efficient. Automated patch management is a useful use case of automation, but it is a specific task rather than a general advantage. Likewise, enforcing stronger password policies or adopting new authentication protocols can improve security posture, yet they do not directly address the error-prone nature of repetitive manual work.
Ask Bash
Bash is our AI bot, trained to help you pass your exam. AI Generated Content may display inaccurate information, always double-check anything important.
How does automation reduce human error in repetitive tasks?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
What are some examples of repetitive tasks in security operations that can be automated?
Open an interactive chat with Bash
What tools or technologies are commonly used for automation in security operations?