As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, it accelerates code development at a pace that cybersecurity teams struggle to match. A recent survey by Seemplicity, which included 300 US cybersecurity professionals, highlights this growing concern. The survey delves into key topics like vulnerability management, automation, and regulatory compliance, revealing a complex array of challenges and opportunities.
Fragmentation in Security Environments
Organisations now rely on an average of 38 different security product vendors, leading to significant complexity and fragmentation in their security frameworks. This fragmentation is a double-edged sword. While it broadens the arsenal against cyber threats, it also results in an overwhelming amount of noise from security tools. 51% of respondents report being inundated with alerts and notifications, many of which are false positives or non-critical issues. This noise significantly hampers effective vulnerability identification and prioritisation, causing delays in addressing real threats. Consequently, 85% of cybersecurity professionals find managing this noise to be a substantial challenge, with the primary issue being slow risk reduction.
The Role of Automation in Cybersecurity
Despite the noise, automation is increasingly being recognized as a valuable tool in managing vulnerabilities. According to the survey, 95% of organisations are leveraging at least one method to reduce this noise. Automation is most commonly applied in three foundational areas:
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