Security News > 2023 > March > Ignoring network automation is a ticking time bomb for security

92% of network security and operations pros say there are more network updates needed than they can keep up with.

While 61% of companies only upgrade network and security devices quarterly or less frequently, 48% of survey respondents say their company has not implemented or invested deeply in network automation, opening them up to security breaches and other serious issues.

"Network operations professionals must stay ahead of malicious actors by keeping every network and security device up to date and configured according to internal policy or best practice standards like the Center for Internet Security Benchmarks," said Andrew Kahl, CEO of BackBox.

93% indicate there is something they dislike about their company's approach to network automation.

On average, network security and operations professionals make use of four tools for network automation, including 45% who use five or more.

Overcoming barriers to increasing network automation may be difficult, but it is crucial to make the most of network security and operations professionals' expertise.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2023/03/29/network-automation-security-risk/