Side-by-Side Remediation

In the fast-paced world of DevOps, managing and fixing misconfigurations is critical. ARMO's Side-by-Side Remediation was tailored specifically for DevOps professionals — enhancing their ability to identify and address misconfigurations swiftly, without leaving their workflow.

The challenge Before this feature, security analysts had to:

• Manually switch between multiple screens to compare misconfigurations.
• Rely on complex documentation to understand expected security policies.
• Risk misinterpretation due to the lack of structured, side-by-side comparison.

The goal

• Allow direct, side-by-side comparison of misconfigurations and their resolutions.
• Provide contextual recommendations to guide analysts in fixing issues.
• Enable quick remediation actions to reduce time-to-fix.
• Integrate seamlessly into existing security processes.

To inform the design, I ran:

• User interviews with analysts to document pain points and workflow inefficiencies.
• Competitive analysis of how other platforms handle security misconfigurations.
• Usability studies with security professionals to refine functionality.

Key findings

• Reducing friction was essential — analysts wanted fewer clicks and easier navigation.
• Visual clarity was critical — clear highlights and contrast helped spot differences quickly.
• Automation was highly valued — pre-populated recommendations saved time and reduced error.

Defining & refining

• Mapped out the remediation workflow with security teams.
• Defined technical constraints with engineers to ensure real-time feasibility.
• Prioritized features that maximized efficiency without compromising accuracy.

Wireframing & prototyping

• Explored multiple dual-pane layouts to optimize for quick comparison.
• Created interactive prototypes to test analyst interactions.
• Iterated based on usability findings.

Iterative refinement

• Adjusted layout for readability and usability.
• Implemented progressive disclosure to reduce cognitive overload.
• Added quick-action buttons for instant fixes.
• Made recommendations more discoverable.

The Side-by-Side Remediation design introduced a dual-panel layout that allowed analysts to investigate threats and take action within a single view.

• Dual-pane interface — misconfigurations and remediation steps side by side.
• Contextual recommendations — automated suggestions based on threat intelligence.
• Quick-action buttons — one-click resolution.
• Live updates — changes sync across teams in real time.
• Customizable layout — adjust panels to focus on the most relevant data.

By introducing Side-by-Side Remediation, we empowered security analysts with an intuitive tool to quickly identify and resolve misconfigurations — improving cloud security posture and reducing response time.