Explore security automation techniques in this 23-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2019. Learn how to implement cost-effective automation solutions using existing tools, open-source resources, and basic coding skills. Follow along with a step-by-step example, complete with screenshots and code, demonstrating how to automate an operations process. Gain insights into security monitoring, alert creation, automation servers, secret management, webhook implementation, and integration with tools like Splunk, JIRA, and VirusTotal. Discover practical approaches to demystify automation for SecOps and IT teams, along with important considerations and metrics for successful implementation. Conclude with a summary and Q&A session to solidify your understanding of simplified security automation.