Automation in software development, particularly in quality assurance (QA) and security testing, offers significant benefits such as faster production, consistent quality, and the ability for developers to focus on creative tasks, which are essential as product complexity and market competition increase. The integration of automated security checks into continuous integration and continuous development (CI/CD) processes is crucial for keeping up with the speed of automated hacker attacks, with tools like SAST and DAST providing instant feedback on code vulnerabilities throughout the development cycle. The adoption of DevOps and Agile methodologies has expedited market delivery but sometimes prioritizes speed over security; however, automation ensures that security and QA are consistently embedded into workflows, reducing bugs and vulnerabilities in live products. Despite 87% of developers lacking confidence in their code, automation tools like debricked and Detectify facilitate on-the-job learning and rapid remediation of vulnerabilities, thus enhancing developers' confidence and performance. As companies scale, security automation becomes an integral part of the development pipeline, enabling secure, efficient, and high-quality product releases.