Malware analysis is a critical component of security operations and incident response, involving the examination of suspicious files using techniques such as static and dynamic analysis. While manual analysis by experienced engineers remains superior, automation through sandboxes like Any.Run, Hybrid Analysis, and Cuckoo Sandbox can streamline repetitive tasks, allowing teams to work more efficiently. However, full automation has its limitations, as sophisticated malware can detect sandbox environments or require multiple applications to trigger. Sandboxes allow for interactive analysis, providing a balance between manual and automated processes. Automating the upload and analysis of files using platforms like Tines can enhance efficiency, with potential applications including the identification and blocking of malicious files, domains, and IPs, as well as integrating results into security platforms such as VirusTotal for comprehensive threat detection. Ultimately, automation aids in rapidly assessing threats, enabling security teams to allocate resources to more impactful activities and reduce risk, though a tailored approach dependent on specific environments and risk tolerance is advised.