The rapid adoption of smart products has resulted in a critical shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals. The Global Information Security Workforce Study predicts a shortfall of 1.8 million cybersecurity workers by 2022. One study found the shortage is doing direct and measurable damage to organizations’ operations. Combatting cyberthreats requires companies and cybersecurity professionals to work smarter, not harder. Automation technologies can increase operational efficiency within an organization’s security program and have a significant impact on staff utilization and effectiveness.”]
Source: https://fcw.com/articles/2018/08/03/comment-automation-cyber-staff.aspx