The best way to automate reporting from disparate security appliances that do not currently communicate is to configure an API Integration to aggregate the different data sets. Here's why:
* Interoperability: APIs allow different systems to communicate and share data, even if they were not originally designed to work together. This enables the integration of various security appliances into a unified reporting system.
* Automation: API integrations can automate the process of data collection, aggregation, and reporting, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency.
* Scalability: APIs provide a scalable solution that can easily be extended to include additional security appliances or data sources as needed.
* References:
* CompTIA Security+ SY0-601 Study Guide by Mike Chapple and David Seidl
* NIST Special Publication 800-95: Guide to Secure Web Services
* OWASP API Security Top Ten