If I'm understanding correctly, when "automated scanners" is mentioned here, what's meant is tools that someone runs directly, which scan the software/device an

If I'm understanding correctly, when "automated scanners" is mentioned here, what's meant is tools that someone runs directly, which scan the software/device and generate loads of red flags. Having a security.txt file makes it that much easier for the tool (or the user) to report the issue, valid or not.