Welcome to your new security superpowers! This is a growing toolkit of open-source scripts designed to make security operations not just more efficient, but genuinely enjoyable. Yes, you read that right—security work can actually be fun!
Whether you're drowning in SIEM alerts, scrambling for compliance evidence, or wishing your team had better incident response procedures, you'll find something here to transform those pain points into smooth, automated workflows.
Built with love by someone who believes security should empower teams, not overwhelm them. Together, let's make security simpler, smarter, and maybe even a little bit delightful! ✨
Transform alert chaos into organized action! This friendly script cuts through the noise so you can focus on threats that actually matter.
Quick Start (seriously, it's this easy!):
# Get started in 30 seconds
python siem_alert_triage.py
# With your own configuration (we'll help you set this up!)
python siem_alert_triage.py --config my_config.jsonReal-world magic:
# Watch this script turn 127 overwhelming alerts into 3 actionable tickets
# Your future self will thank you! 🎯
alerts = fetch_high_priority_alerts()
actionable = [alert for alert in alerts if is_actionable(alert)]
create_jira_tickets(actionable) # Only the real threats make it throughWhat it does: Automatically fetches high/critical severity alerts from your SIEM and creates clear, actionable Jira tickets. No more alert fatigue—just focused security work!
📁 Complete Splunk example → | 🆕 Sumo Logic example →
Turn compliance stress into compliance success! Never scramble for audit evidence again—this script packages everything you need with a single command.
Quick Start (audit-ready in minutes!):
# Collect evidence for today's surprise audit
./compliance_evidence_collector.sh
# Get framework-specific packages (we support all the major ones!)
./examples/compliance_enhanced.sh pci-dss
./examples/compliance_enhanced.sh hipaa
./examples/compliance_enhanced.sh soxReal-world lifesaver:
# Friday afternoon audit notification? No stress!
# Collect 6 months of logs, configs, and policies in under 2 minutes
./examples/compliance_enhanced.sh sox
# Output: compliance_evidence_sox_20250614_143022.tar.gz
# ✅ Ready for auditors, complete with checksums and metadata!What it does: Intelligently packages system logs, configurations, and security policies into a timestamped, audit-ready archive. Includes integrity checks and comprehensive reporting. Auditors will be impressed!
📁 Enhanced compliance examples →
Give your team the confidence that comes with having a plan! Create clear, practical incident response runbooks that actually help during high-stress situations.
Quick Start (playbooks in seconds!):
# Generate your essential incident response library
.\runbook_generator.ps1
# Create custom runbooks tailored to your organization
.\examples\custom_runbooks.ps1 -CompanyName "Acme Corp" -Emergency "911"Real-world confidence booster:
# 3am ransomware alert? Your team has the exact playbook they need!
# Generate 15 comprehensive, step-by-step incident response guides
.\examples\custom_runbooks.ps1 -CompanyName "Acme Corp" -ContactEmail "[email protected]"
# Result: Detailed guides that turn panic into organized, effective responseWhat it does: Creates standardized, comprehensive incident response runbooks in clear Markdown format. Includes escalation contacts, technical steps, and communication templates. Your team will feel prepared for anything!
📁 Custom runbook examples →
You don't need to be a developer to understand the massive value here. These scripts are built to deliver real business impact:
- Dramatically reduce response times ⚡ Turn 2-hour alert reviews into 5-minute focused actions
- Eliminate compliance panic 📋 Be audit-ready in minutes, not days
- Boost team confidence 🛡️ Clear procedures mean faster, better incident response
- Free up your experts 🧠 Let your security team focus on strategy, not busy work
- Reduce costly mistakes 💰 Automated processes mean consistent, reliable results
- Security teams who want to work smarter and sleep better
- IT managers looking to improve efficiency and reduce burnout
- Business owners who need reliable security without the stress
- Compliance officers who want to stay ahead of audit requirements
Curious how this could transform your security operations?
These tools are designed to be accessible to everyone. No PhD in cybersecurity required!
Don't worry—we keep the requirements simple and straightforward:
- Python 3.6+ (for the SIEM triage magic)
- Bash shell (for compliance collection on Unix/Linux systems)
- PowerShell 5.0+ (for runbook generation)
💡 Pro tip: If you're on Windows, the examples work great with WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) too!
SIEM Alert Triage - Your Anti-Alert-Fatigue Solution:
- Copy the example config file (we've done the hard work for you!)
- Update with your SIEM endpoint and Jira details
- Customize the alert filters to match your environment
- Run it and watch the magic happen! ✨
Compliance Evidence Collection - Your Audit Ace:
- Choose your compliance framework (PCI, HIPAA, SOX, or general)
- Update the evidence paths for your specific environment
- Make sure the script has read access to your log directories
- Run it and breathe easy knowing you're audit-ready!
Runbook Generation - Your Incident Response Confidence Builder:
- Customize the incident types for your organization's needs
- Add your contact information and escalation procedures
- Generate your comprehensive playbook library
- Share with your team and watch response times improve!
# Before: 2 hours every morning processing overnight alerts
# After: 5 minutes to review 3 actionable tickets
python examples/siem_sumo_logic.py --config production.json
# Result: 127 noisy alerts → 3 genuine security incidents
# Team morale: ⬆️ Sleep quality: ⬆️ False positive fatigue: ⬇️# The scenario: Auditor calls Friday afternoon for Monday evidence
# The solution: One command, two minutes, complete peace of mind
./examples/compliance_enhanced.sh pci-dss
# Result: Comprehensive evidence package with integrity verification
# Auditor feedback: "Most organized evidence we've ever received"# New team member starts Monday morning
# By lunch: Fully equipped with 15 detailed incident response playbooks
.\examples\custom_runbooks.ps1 -CompanyName "YourCorp" -Emergency "911"
# Result: Confident team members who know exactly what to do
# Next 3am alert: Handled professionally instead of causing panicYour journey to security automation excellence starts here! We've created comprehensive examples that show you exactly how to implement these tools in your environment:
examples/siem_splunk.py- Complete Splunk integration with real-world error handlingexamples/siem_sumo_logic.py- 🆕 Comprehensive Sumo Logic integration guideexamples/compliance_enhanced.sh- Framework-specific compliance collection (PCI, HIPAA, SOX)examples/custom_runbooks.ps1- Professional incident response templatesexamples/daily_security_workflow.sh- Complete SOC automation workflowexamples/GETTING_STARTED.md- Your step-by-step setup companion
🌟 New to automation? Start with our Getting Started Guide → - We'll walk you through everything!
Ready to dive in? Here are the exact commands to get each tool working on your system. Just copy, paste, and watch the magic happen!
# Clone this repository to your machine
git clone https://github.com/10xengineering/security-automation-scripts.git
cd security-automation-scripts
# Install Python dependencies (takes about 30 seconds)
pip install requests splunk-sdk sumoapi-client
# Make scripts executable (Linux/Mac users)
chmod +x compliance_evidence_collector.sh
chmod +x examples/compliance_enhanced.sh# 1. Copy the example configuration
cp examples/config.json my_config.json
# 2. Set your credentials (replace with your actual values)
$env:SPLUNK_PASSWORD = "your_splunk_password"
$env:JIRA_API_TOKEN = "your_jira_api_token"
# OR for Sumo Logic users:
$env:SUMO_ACCESS_ID = "your_access_id"
$env:SUMO_ACCESS_KEY = "your_access_key"
# 3. Edit my_config.json with your server URLs (takes 2 minutes)
# Update: splunk.host, jira_config.url, etc.
# 4. Test it out! (dry run first - always smart!)
python examples/siem_splunk.py --config my_config.json --test
# OR: python examples/siem_sumo_logic.py --config my_config.json --dry-run
# 5. Go live and watch your alert chaos become organized action!
python examples/siem_splunk.py --config my_config.json# Basic evidence collection (works out of the box)
./compliance_evidence_collector.sh
# Framework-specific collection (audit-ready in 2 minutes)
./examples/compliance_enhanced.sh pci-dss
./examples/compliance_enhanced.sh hipaa
./examples/compliance_enhanced.sh sox
# Result: Professional evidence package ready for auditors!
# File: compliance_evidence_[framework]_[timestamp].tar.gz# Generate your complete incident response library
.\runbook_generator.ps1
# Customize for your organization (recommended!)
.\examples\custom_runbooks.ps1 -CompanyName "Your Company Name" -Emergency "911"
# Result: 15+ professional incident response playbooks
# Your team will thank you when 3am alerts happen!💡 Pro tip: Start with one tool that solves your biggest pain point. Success builds momentum!
The Challenge: Sarah, a SOC analyst at a mid-size company, starts each day facing 200+ SIEM alerts. Most are false positives, but finding the real threats takes 2-3 hours every morning.
The Solution: Using our SIEM alert triage script
python examples/siem_splunk.py --config production.jsonThe Result: Sarah now reviews just 5-8 high-quality tickets instead of 200+ raw alerts. Her morning routine went from stressful to manageable, and she can focus on real security work.
"I actually enjoy coming to work now. No more drowning in alerts!" - Sarah
The Challenge: Mike manages compliance for a healthcare organization. Auditors can request evidence with just 48 hours notice, and gathering logs from multiple systems used to take days.
The Solution: Automated evidence collection
./examples/compliance_enhanced.sh hipaaThe Result: Complete HIPAA audit evidence package in under 5 minutes. Mike went from compliance stress to compliance confidence.
"Our auditors were impressed with how organized and comprehensive our evidence was. This tool saved my sanity!" - Mike
The Challenge: Lisa leads a small security team. When incidents happen (especially after hours), her team sometimes struggles with inconsistent response procedures.
The Solution: Standardized incident response runbooks
.\examples\custom_runbooks.ps1 -CompanyName "TechCorp" -Emergency "911"The Result: Her team now has clear, step-by-step procedures for every scenario. Incident response went from chaotic to professional.
"The confidence boost for my team was immediate. Now they know exactly what to do, even at 3am." - Lisa
The Challenge: David owns a growing e-commerce business. He knows security is important but doesn't have dedicated security staff.
The Solution: Complete automation workflow
# Set up daily automation
./examples/daily_security_workflow.shThe Result: David gets daily summaries of security issues that actually need attention, without hiring a full SOC team.
"I finally sleep well knowing our security is monitored automatically, and I only hear about things that actually matter." - David
Absolutely! That's exactly why we wrote them this way. Our Getting Started guide assumes no prior automation experience. Start with the Quick Start section above - if you can copy and paste, you can use these tools successfully.
Very likely! We support:
- SIEM: Splunk, Sumo Logic (with examples for extending to others)
- Ticketing: Jira (most popular, easy to adapt for others)
- Compliance: Works with any system that generates logs
Don't see your tool? Check our examples directory - the patterns are easy to adapt!
Real user feedback:
- Alert processing: 2 hours → 5 minutes daily (95% time savings)
- Compliance evidence: 3 days → 2 minutes (99.5% time savings)
- Incident response: Chaotic → Confident (priceless)
Security was designed in from day one:
- Credentials stored in environment variables (never hardcoded)
- Read-only access to logs and systems
- Open source - you can review every line of code
- Used by security professionals who understand the stakes
You're not alone! Here's your support network:
- Check the Getting Started Guide first
- Look at the comprehensive examples in the
/examplesdirectory - Open a GitHub issue - we respond quickly!
- Connect with Max on LinkedIn (link below) - always happy to help
Perfect! These tools actually improve your audit story:
- Automated processes are more consistent than manual ones
- Complete logs of all actions taken
- Evidence packages impress auditors with their thoroughness
- Reduces human error that causes compliance issues
Yes! The architecture is designed to grow with you:
- Handles small teams to large enterprises
- Easy to extend and customize
- Efficient enough to process thousands of alerts
- Examples show both simple and advanced configurations
Gentle but rewarding:
- Day 1: Copy-paste setup, see immediate results
- Week 1: Customize for your environment
- Month 1: Teaching others and contributing improvements
- Long term: Security automation becomes second nature
Remember: Every expert started exactly where you are now. You've got this!
Security work should challenge your mind, not drain your spirit. These scripts eliminate the repetitive tasks that cause burnout, giving you more time for the strategic thinking that actually protects your organization.
The bigger picture: Every minute saved on busy work is a minute gained for innovation, learning, and building truly robust security. Your organization deserves both efficiency and excellence—and now you can have both!
We believe the best security tools come from collaboration and shared experience. Your ideas, feedback, and contributions make this project better for everyone:
- Found a bug? Please let us know—we fix issues fast!
- Have an improvement idea? We'd love to hear it!
- Want to contribute? Pull requests welcome—big or small!
- Need help? Check our examples or reach out—we're here to help!
Remember: Every expert was once a beginner. Your questions and contributions help others learn too!
MIT License – use these tools, adapt them for your needs, and share them freely! Security gets better when we work together.
Ready to transform your security operations? Here's your roadmap:
- Pick one tool that addresses your biggest current pain point
- Follow the getting started guide (we've made it really straightforward!)
- Customize it for your environment (the examples show you how)
- Share your success with your team—they'll want in on this too!
- Keep building - automation is addictive in the best way
Remember: Small improvements compound into major transformations. You're not just implementing scripts—you're building a more effective, confident, and resilient security practice.
Hi, I'm Max Alhourani - a security professional who believes that great security tools should be both powerful and accessible. After years of working in cybersecurity, I noticed that many teams struggle with the same repetitive tasks that automation can easily solve.
My mission: Make security automation approachable for everyone, from solo practitioners to growing teams. Whether you're a seasoned SOC analyst or a business owner just starting to think about security, these tools are designed to meet you where you are and help you grow.
Why I built this: Because security work should be challenging and rewarding, not tedious and overwhelming. Every minute saved on busy work is a minute gained for innovation, learning, and building truly robust security.
Connect with me: I love hearing success stories, answering questions, and learning about how these tools are helping teams work better. Always happy to chat about security automation, best practices, or just to hear how these tools are working for you!
Together, let's make security both effective and enjoyable! Your success stories fuel the next improvements to these tools.
Stay secure, stay curious, and remember—you've got the power to make security both effective and enjoyable!
— Max Alhourani 🛡️✨