**800-character summary:** Human error is a leading cause of cybersecurity breaches, especially in the public sector where outdated manual processes persist. As threats increase and skilled personnel remain scarce, automation becomes essential. Security automation reduces risk, improves response times, and ensures compliance with regulations. It supports patching, credential management, policy enforcement, and zero trust architectures. Red Hat’s Ansible Automation Platform enables organizations to replace manual tasks with scalable, consistent automation, helping agencies strengthen their security posture while boosting operational efficiency and resilience.

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