Prof Messer CompTIA Security+ SY0-701 - 4.7

scripting and automation

fast, automated, saves time

automation benefits

save time

enforce baselines

- automated patching

standard infrastructure configs

secure scaling

employee retention

- automate the boring tasks

reaction time

- comp is faster than you

scripting is 24/7

cases for automation

user and resource provisioning

guard rails = reduce human error

- constantly check to ensure proper implementation

security groups

- assign or remove group access

support ticket creation

escalation

- correct issues before involving human

- involve human if needed

controlling service and access

continuous integration and testing

integration and APIs

- interact with 3rd party devices

scripting considerations

complexity

cost

single point of failure

technical debt

- patching problems may push issues down the road

ongoing support