Six levels of automation
Join the journey to network security automation
Learn about the 6 levels of intelligent automation and understand how to practically implement and apply them. Get insights into the hands-on aspects of incorporating intelligent automation into various network security processes. This exploration will help you become aware of the feasible side of using intelligent automation in real-world situations.
Level 1: Manual control
AlgoSec’s central visibility capability is in place without any policy management solutions. All policy changes and processes are done manually by SecOps. Security operators are implementing policy changes through various existing tools, driven by the valuable insights gained from the Horizon Security Analyzer. These insights encompass a comprehensive understanding of security estate policies, applications, and associated risks.
Level 2: Assisted control
Basic policy management solution provides structured workflow that enables SecOps to effectively plan, carry out, and approve the changes. The Policy Management Solution with Horizon FireFlow facilitates structured, audited workflow for executing changes, enabling operators to efficiently plan and carry out all tasks. Within this workflow, the evaluation and approval of risks are seamlessly integrated.
Level 3: Partial automation
Policy management solution provides planning recommendations, while SecOps validate, carry out, and approve the changes. The Policy Management Solution provides valuable support in the planning process by offering intelligent recommendations regarding the methods for implementing changes. Operators can then focus on task validation and authorization with confidence.
Level 4: Conditional automation
The policy management solution streamlines provisioning up to the firewall level by providing recommendations for rule and object modifications. This empowers operators to concentrate on task validation and authorization.
Level 5: High automation
Policy management solution automatically implements low-risk policy changes, freeing up SecOps to work on critical tasks. The Solution automatically implements low-risk policy changes as per a customized risk profile, freeing up operators to focus on critical tasks. Furthermore, the Policy Management Solution offers the flexibility of integrating with external solutions.
Level 6: Optimized automation
Policy management solution autonomously provisions low-risk scenarios with zero intervention. SecOps assist in unique environments or cases. The Policy Management Solution efficiently processes change requests from application owners, autonomously provisioning low-risk scenarios with zero intervention. Operators are then available to provide support in specialized environments or for unique cases
