Developing a compelling security automation proposal for fun and profit

Information security analysts and engineers can benefit significantly from deploying a Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) solution, which reduces repetitive tasks, false positives, and alerts requiring investigation. Convincing management to evaluate such tools can be challenging, so a strategic proposal is necessary. Tines suggests focusing on a single, acute problem and crafting a compelling pitch using a provided deck template to guide the process. The proposal should begin with a clear problem statement, followed by structuring and testing a hypothesis, conducting thorough analysis, and synthesizing insights to encourage management buy-in. This approach ensures the proposal is data-driven, focuses on the return on investment of a SOAR platform, and is free from confirmation bias, ultimately demonstrating the potential value of implementing a security automation solution.