Security is Hard. Why Not Automate It?
Security automation doesn't get a lot of time in the spotlight, but it's something that deserves more thought and attention. The almost constant stream of headlines about the latest data breach or large scale hack make these seem like inevitable events that can't be prevented. Nothing could be further from the truth.
In reality, most data breaches are easily prevented by applying basic security standards and fixing known vulnerabilities in a timely manner. Covering the basics frees information security teams to monitor, detect, and stop more advanced attacks. Hardened systems also make life difficult for attackers, which is always a good thing.
But where does Ansible fit into all this? Ansible is great for configuration management, continuous integration and delivery, orchestration, application deployment and even infrastructure provision. But “I solved a security problem with Ansible” might not be what you’re accustomed to hearing at the water cooler from your average information security or operations person.
Information security is a multifaceted problem
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