This document discusses security automation through SDN and NFV. It begins with an overview of security challenges from a service provider perspective, such as growing traffic and threats. It then discusses how SDN can automate and accelerate DDoS mitigation by redirecting traffic. The document outlines Cisco's Firepower 9300 platform for integrated security services and its use with Radware virtual DDoS protection. It also discusses how the Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure automates security policy and service chains in the data center.