Skip main navigation

Self-Service and Automation

In this video, you will learn about self-service and automation.

In this video, you will learn about self-service and automation.

An advantage of self-service processes is that it may help to reduce costs and increase efficiency. However, it can also create vulnerabilities. The use of self-service processes will depend on the organizational requirements and risk profile.

Automation processes can include the creation of additional or primary accounts, either through Middleware or an application programming interface (API), which will need to take the following into account:

  • data quality
  • business logic
  • latency
  • privileged accounts

Reflect and share: How does self-service or automation manifest in your context? Share below.

This article is from the free online

Cyber Security Foundations: Identity and Access Management

Created by
FutureLearn - Learning For Life

Reach your personal and professional goals

Unlock access to hundreds of expert online courses and degrees from top universities and educators to gain accredited qualifications and professional CV-building certificates.

Join over 18 million learners to launch, switch or build upon your career, all at your own pace, across a wide range of topic areas.

Start Learning now