The Brave Technologist The Evolution of Cybersecurity Tools and Automation
Jul 30, 2025
Angel Menendez, a Staff Developer Advocate at n8n and expert in cybersecurity and AI automation, discusses the transformative power of AI in enterprise workflows. He highlights the significance of self-hosting solutions for data privacy and cost reduction. The conversation covers how AI can address cybersecurity threats and enhance organizational creativity. Angel also dives into the evolving landscape of automation standards and the importance of community engagement in integrating new technologies.
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Angel's Journey to Cybersecurity
- Angel Menendez entered cybersecurity with a background in web design and was inspired by a mentor to learn Linux and backend networking.
- He built an automation workflow in N8N that saved significant man-hours at his company, illustrating early success in automation.
Manage AI Data Exposure Risks
- Understand how AI tools function and where your data flows to avoid unintentional exposure or security risks.
- Self-hosting automation platforms like N8N enhances privacy and control over sensitive data.
N8N Combines Visual Coding & Hosting
- N8N offers a visual, node-based automation platform that combines coding and design into one step.
- Self-hosting with N8N lowers costs and increases data ownership compared to cloud-only solutions.
