Ep. 180 Automation as a Cybersecurity Resource

 

Managing vast amounts of data, reducing alert fatigue, and improving threat detection can all be accomplished with automation. 

This week on Feds At the Edge, we have three experts in automating cybersecurity response to provide guidance on best practices to deploy automation. They highlighted the need to establish a valid baseline for expected network behavior to identify deviations effectively, reducing false positives.  

Bob Costello, CIO at CISA, stressed keeping humans involved in the process, citing a recent incident where AI breached an organization, bypassed security features by defeating automation.  

Richard LaTulip, Field Chief Information Security Officer, Recorded Future, addressed resistance to AI in cybersecurity, warning that the overwhelming volume of attacks makes proper automation essential for staying competitive. 

Tune in on your favorite podcasting platform as we discuss how automation is essential but must be applied with caution and human oversight to ensure robust defense mechanisms.