According to a 2020 global survey on IT security automation, budget was the leading reason why some organizations have not implemented automation for security or IP processes, being a concern for 29 percent of respondents. Prioritization issue and skill gaps were also barriers to the implementation of security automation.
Barriers to the implementation of security automation in organizations worldwide as of 2020
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SANS Institute. (May 14, 2020). Barriers to the implementation of security automation in organizations worldwide as of 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 03, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1168620/barriers-security-automation-implement/
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