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Explain the importance of automation and orchestration related to secure operations

Introduction

This chapter covers the seventh objective for Domain 4.0, Security Operations, of the CompTIA Security+ exam.

In this chapter, we will review the processes of automation and scripting, considering both use cases and the benefits of each, including baseline enforcement, ticket creation, and faster reaction time when dealing with incidents. In the final sections of this chapter, we’ll examine some important financial considerations, such as technical debt.

This chapter will give you an overview of why companies rely on these processes to keep their environment safe, ensuring that you are prepared to successfully answer all exam questions related ...

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