Three ways to reduce complexity in security operations | SC Media>
– Kevin Kirkwood
/ 1. Automate Tasks: Automating manual and labor-intensive tasks can help reduce the burden of security operations. Tasks such as conducting patch management, monitoring for probes and scans, or automatically analyzing logs for potential malicious activity can all be carried out with the right tools and automation. Automation can also enable quicker responses to potential threats and provide greater visibility into the environment, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of security operations. 2. Leverage Comprehensive Security Solutions: Investing in a comprehensive security solution that covers ALL of an organizationâs security needs, while encompassing an integrated platform, is a great way to reduce complexity in security operations. This solution should include device and network protection, application security, identity and access management, vulnerability management, and threat intelligence. A single platform that handles multiple security functions provides great Return on Investment (ROI) because administrators do not have to spend time managing multiple, disconnected solutions and can quickly obtain an end-to-end security visibility, which can simplify security operations. 3. Create Standard Operating Procedures: Developing standard operating procedures for various security tasks can help ensure staff understand their responsibilities and have the necessary resources to address security operations. Establishing process and procedures for responding to breaches, conducting threat
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