A tour of the core perceptions around automation in the security operations domain, from self-developed capabilities using languages like Python and Java, embedded capabilities is SIEM platforms and case management systems and the likely future of SOAR solutions. During this session, we will explore the common misconceptions, what is realistically achievable and how best to choose the right route to automation.

Those responsible for vulnerability management are undoubtedly familiar with "The Pile" — the often-massive reports produced by a vulnerability assessment tool that tells us what we have to fix. Those reports are undoubtedly useful, but often intimidating due to their sheer size. In this session, we'll learn the best practices for sorting through the pile, identifying what's important stuff and getting what matters fixed first.