Automated SSL Certificate Management & Security Monitoring Workflow

This comprehensive n8n workflow streamlines SSL certificate management and security operations through seamless integrations with Venafi, VirusTotal, Slack, and OpenAI. Designed for security teams and DevOps, it automates certificate requests, evaluations, and approvals based on URL threat analysis, significantly reducing manual intervention.

The workflow begins with a webhook trigger to capture Slack interactions, such as domain or CSR requests via modals. It parses user inputs and retrieves domain reputation data from VirusTotal to evaluate security risks. If the domain is deemed safe (i.e., no malicious reports), the process auto-issues a certificate through Venafi, confirming success with Slack notifications.

For domains flagged with potential threats, the workflow generates detailed reports and prompts security personnel for manual review and approval, ensuring thorough risk mitigation. It also employs OpenAI to analyze and summarize VirusTotal results for quick decision-making. Additionally, the workflow translates Slack user IDs to emails for personalized notifications and uses modular sub-workflows to enhance reusability and maintainability.

This automation is ideal for organizations aiming to enhance their security posture, automate SSL provisioning, and maintain compliance efficiently while providing real-time status updates within Slack.