Automation Readiness and Maturity of Orchestrated Resources Framework

This white paper presents the Automation Readiness and Maturity of Orchestrated Resources (ARMOR) framework, developed by Swimlane, to assist organizations in maturing their security automation programs. The document outlines the importance of security automation for modern security operations teams and describes how automation can bridge the gap between human capacity and operational demands. It details the components of the ARMOR framework, including a maturity matrix and a readiness assessment designed to evaluate an organization's preparedness for implementing automation. The paper explains how the ARMOR framework aligns automation objectives with established industry standards and provides key metrics for benchmarking automation maturity. Additionally, it discusses various use cases where the ARMOR framework can be applied, such as insider threat management and vulnerability management. Recommendations for leveraging the ARMOR framework within organizations are also provided, emphasizing the need for effective measurement and improvement of automation outcomes.