Benefits of Automation and Orchestration

(OBJ 4.7)

Increased Efficiency and Time Savings

• Automation reduces manual tasks
  • Translates into more time for your employees
• Repetitive processes, like patching and backups, can run seamlessly without human intervention
• Frees up human resources and reduces the risk of errors
• Increases reliability and consistency in processes

Enforcement of Baselines

• Consistently enforces security and compliance baselines
• Defines standardized configurations and policies
  • Enforce industry standards through automated policies
• Ensures systems align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Minimizes vulnerabilities and security breach risks

Implementation of Standard Infrastructure Configurations

• Facilitates the creation and enforcement of standard configurations
• Ensures consistent setup of all systems
• Detects deviations from established standards and triggers automated corrective action

Secure Scaling

• Enables secure scaling of IT infrastructure as organizations grow
• Dynamically scales resources while adhering to security protocols
• Provisioning virtual machines, adding network resources, and access control adjustments are done securely

Increased Employee Retention

• Empowers employees to focus on strategic and creative aspects of their roles
  • Automating tasks unlocks job fulfillment
• Reduces repetitive and mundane tasks
• Increases job fulfillment and engagement
• Reduces the risk of burnout, contributing to higher retention rates
• Can replace some of our workforce, but those that remain are happier

Faster Reaction Times

• Facilitates rapid response to security incidents and threats
• Automation and orchestration systems are always available
• Automates intrusion detection, threat analysis, and incident response
• Real-time alerts and predefined response actions enhance security
• Example
  • Automated tools flag suspicious network activity
  • Organizations may be able to co contain an incident in just a few minutes with automation

Workforce Multiplier

• Augments existing staff's capabilities
• Smaller teams can manage larger, more complex infrastructures
• Reduces staffing needs and optimizes resource allocation for cost savings
• Embrace automation and become a process engineer