What is the Future of Automated Security Control Assessment (ASCA)? And Why You Should Care

For this inaugural look into a series on security, we will analyze content from Cyber Security Institute, first looking at how ASCAs support cyber protection.

In 2024, Gartner identified Automated Security Control Assessment (ASCA) as an emerging technology within the cybersecurity landscape. ASCA aims to tackle common issues like configuration drift and control deficiencies by continuously assessing security controls and providing recommendations for remediation. Although its market penetration remains low, at just 1-5%, ASCA holds promise in reducing misconfigurations, optimizing security control performance, and enhancing resilience against cyber threats.