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Over time , this can lead to a sprawling collection of security tools , each brought in to address a specific concern or gap . Addressing security complexity is therefore a need of the hour for CISOs and security teams , but it does not end there .

Automation , especially with AI-capability , is a powerful security tool . This approach significantly reduces the time it takes to identify and mitigate threats , ensures incident response processes are applied consistently , minimizes the scope for human error , and allows companies to handle a large volume of incidents without the need for manual intervention .

AI can analyse vast amounts of data to spot patterns and anomalies that might indicate a threat , allowing for quicker identification and response to incidents .

Digital transformation also brings interconnectivity . This can allow cyberthreats , and the attackers behind them , to spread through a network at speed . It also significantly extends the potential attack surface for cyberthreats . All this at a time when security skills can be hard to find , resources are limited and the cyberthreat landscape is evolving at pace .

This brings us to threat intelligence . Security is a living system and modern cybersecurity solutions gather information about emerging threats from various sources , internal and external and use that to adapt security measures , signatures , rules , and more . This shared intelligence helps organisations identify potential risks before they escalate , and stay one step

CISOs and their security teams urgently need to tackle these issues . This is where security solutions that deliver integration , automation , and threat intelligence come into their own .

One of the most significant advancements in mitigating complexity is the integration of various security tools into one unified platform . Instead of juggling multiple security systems for email , applications , networks , and endpoints , businesses are finding value in having everything consolidated into a single interface .

Having a single pane of glass allows for alerts , analytics , updates from all security solutions to be conveniently monitored .

ahead of new attack vectors , enabling them to prevent attacks before they cause significant damage .

Having a single pane of glass allows for alerts , analytics , and updates from all integrated security solutions to be conveniently monitored . This enhanced visibility allows for quicker decisionmaking and more effective incident response . Such integration also strengthens the security infrastructure , since multiple tools can communicate and share data with each other , making security operations more cohesive and efficient .

VISHAL PALA , SENIOR SOLUTIONS ENGINEER META ,

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