Codifying the Brain - Automation, Alerts and a Human Resource Answer

Explore a conference talk that addresses the security industry's talent shortage and proposes automation as a solution. Discover case studies and best practices for implementing security automation to alleviate the strain on human resources. Learn about the impact of IoT security risks and attacks on critical infrastructure, and how automation can efficiently handle both simple and severe security incidents. Gain insights into automating incident response processes, managing various types of alerts, and overcoming challenges in implementation. Understand the importance of metrics, starting simple, and applying automation effectively to improve response times and reduce malware containment costs.

Introduction
Talent crunch
Automation and security
Detect and respond
Cost of malware containment
Response time
Automation orchestration
Automation IR process
McAfee EPO alerts
Phishing alerts
Malware alerts
Challenges and best practices
Lean before digitized
Metrics
What to avoid
Start simple
Applying it