# Automation Is Not Autonomy: The Next Stage Of Cybersecurity Maturity

> Source: <https://www.machinebrief.com/news/automation-is-not-autonomy-the-next-stage-of-cybersecurity-m-ooc5>
> Published: 2026-07-31 13:45:00+00:00

# Automation Is Not Autonomy: The Next Stage Of Cybersecurity Maturity

By Deepak Kumar, Forbes Councils MemberSource:

[Forbes Innovation](https://www.forbes.com/innovation/)Understanding the difference between "automation" and "autonomy" is increasingly important as attack timelines compress.

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