Automation is crucial in DevOps, DevSecOps, and CI/CD workflows, offering consistency, time savings, and insights during the software development life cycle (SDLC). However, security testing often becomes a bottleneck due to its traditional manual nature and reliance on outdated tools, which can delay release cycles or lead to deploying vulnerable software. To address this, integrating automated security testing into CI pipelines is essential, and tools like NeuraLegion's NexPloit can streamline this process. By using CircleCI, developers can incorporate automated security scans that integrate seamlessly into their workflow, offering real-time vulnerability detection and clear remediation guidance without disrupting development. This approach helps maintain the pace of deployment while ensuring security compliance, as demonstrated by the integration of NexPloit with CircleCI, which provides immediate feedback and raises JIRA tickets for detected issues. Utilizing such tools can result in secure, high-quality applications and allow for the creation of efficient, automated deployment pipelines.