In today’s complex IT environments, security is paramount – security of your systems, security of your data, security of your customer’s data. Not only must you be able to define what it means for your systems to be secure, you need to be able to simply apply that security, constantly monitor your systems to ensure they remain compliant with that security.
Moving to using automation as part of your IT practices is a necessary first step for security. The proper automation tooling allows you to apply the security you need in a simple, consistent, manner, allowing you to concentrate on other things. Ansible can help Security teams stitch together the numerous security solutions and tools that are already in their IT environment for a more effective cyber-defense.

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