Evaluating AI Solutions for the SOC: Why Centralized Autonomy Outperforms Agentic AI
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<p>The cybersecurity industry is increasingly exploring AI-driven solutions to enhance Security Operations Centers (SOCs). Among these, agentic AI, comprising multiple autonomous agents handling specific tasks, has gained attention. However, this approach introduces several challenges:</p><ul class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Operational Complexity</strong>: Managing numerous agents can lead to coordination issues and increased overhead.</li> <li><strong>Security Risks</strong>: Each agent represents a potential attack vector, expanding the threat surface.</li> <li><strong>Auditability Concerns</strong>: Tracking decisions and actions across multiple agents complicates compliance and forensic investigations.</li> </ul><p>Recent studies highlight these concerns. For instance, a <a href="https://www.sailpoint.com/identity-library/ai-agents-attack-surface" rel="noreferrer noopener">recent survey revealed</a> that 80% of companies experienced unintended actions by AI agents, including unauthorized access and data sharing. Moreover, only 52% of professionals had full visibility into the data their agents could access, underscoring the governance challenges associated with agentic AI.</p><figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1007" src="https://d3security.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MYX-2-1-1024x1007.png" alt="Morpheus AI interface showing playbook generation with horizontal and vertical threat hunting logic running on integrated security tools" class="wp-image-56023" srcset="https://d3security.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MYX-2-1-1024x1007.png 1024w, https://d3security.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MYX-2-1-300x295.png 300w, https://d3security.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MYX-2-1-768x756.png 768w, https://d3security.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MYX-2-1-1536x1511.png 1536w, https://d3security.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/MYX-2-1.png 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Morpheus: A Unified Approach to Autonomous Security</h2><p><a href="https://d3security.com/morpheus/">Morpheus offers</a> a different path: combining the adaptability of AI with the structured governance of traditional playbooks. As a centralized, persistent <a href="https://d3security.com/whats-an-autonomous-soc/">Autonomous SOC</a> engine, Morpheus provides:</p><div class="code-block code-block-12 ai-track" data-ai="WzEyLCIiLCJCbG9jayAxMiIsIiIsMV0=" style="margin: 8px 0; clear: both;"> <style> .ai-rotate {position: relative;} .ai-rotate-hidden {visibility: hidden;} .ai-rotate-hidden-2 {position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;} .ai-list-data, .ai-ip-data, .ai-filter-check, .ai-fallback, .ai-list-block, .ai-list-block-ip, .ai-list-block-filter {visibility: hidden; position: absolute; width: 50%; height: 1px; top: -1000px; z-index: -9999; margin: 0px!important;} .ai-list-data, .ai-ip-data, .ai-filter-check, .ai-fallback {min-width: 1px;} </style> <div class="ai-rotate ai-unprocessed ai-timed-rotation ai-12-1" data-info="WyIxMi0xIiwyXQ==" style="position: relative;"> <div class="ai-rotate-option" style="visibility: hidden;" data-index="1" data-name="VGVjaHN0cm9uZyBHYW5nIFlvdXR1YmU=" data-time="MTA="> <div class="custom-ad"> <div style="margin: auto; 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autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </figure><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Key Considerations When Evaluating AI Solutions for the SOC</h2><p>When assessing AI-driven security solutions, consider the following factors:</p><div class="code-block code-block-15" style="margin: 8px 0; clear: both;"> <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-2091799172090865" crossorigin="anonymous" type="ef7b074785efed06b27021b6-text/javascript"></script> <!-- SB In Article Ad 1 --> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block" data-ad-client="ca-pub-2091799172090865" data-ad-slot="8723094367" data-ad-format="auto" data-full-width-responsive="true"></ins> <script type="ef7b074785efed06b27021b6-text/javascript"> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div><ol class="wp-block-list"> <li><strong>Integration Capabilities</strong>: Ensure the solution can seamlessly integrate with your existing security infrastructure, including SIEMs, EDRs, and cloud platforms.</li> <li><strong>Policy Alignment</strong>: The AI should operate within the bounds of your organization’s security policies, ensuring consistent and compliant responses.</li> <li><strong>Transparency and Auditability</strong>: Look for solutions that provide clear, documented reasoning for their actions, facilitating trust and compliance.</li> <li><strong>Scalability</strong>: The solution should be able to handle increasing volumes of alerts without degradation in performance.</li> <li><strong>Operational Efficiency</strong>: Evaluate how the solution reduces manual workloads, accelerates response times, and enhances overall SOC efficiency.</li> </ol><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio"> <div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> <iframe title="Morpheus: The AI-Powered Analyst Workspace" width="500" height="281" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vicWaah3EDY?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe> </div> </figure><h2 class="wp-block-heading">Embracing Centralized Autonomy for Effective Security Operations</h2><p>While agentic AI offers the allure of modular automation, it often introduces complexities and vulnerabilities that can undermine security operations. By adopting a centralized, persistent Autonomous SOC engine like Morpheus, organizations can achieve scalable, reliable, and secure automation, ensuring that security operations are both efficient and trustworthy.</p><p>Discover how Morpheus can transform your SOC operations<strong>.</strong> <a href="https://d3security.com/demo">Request a demo</a> today.</p><p>The post <a href="https://d3security.com/blog/centralized-autonomy-vs-agentic-ai-soc-solutions/">Evaluating AI Solutions for the SOC: Why Centralized Autonomy Outperforms Agentic AI</a> appeared first on <a href="https://d3security.com/">D3 Security</a>.</p><div class="spu-placeholder" style="display:none"></div><p class="syndicated-attribution">*** This is a Security Bloggers Network syndicated blog from <a href="https://d3security.com/">D3 Security</a> authored by <a href="https://securityboulevard.com/author/0/" title="Read other posts by Alex MacLachlan">Alex MacLachlan</a>. Read the original post at: <a href="https://d3security.com/blog/centralized-autonomy-vs-agentic-ai-soc-solutions/">https://d3security.com/blog/centralized-autonomy-vs-agentic-ai-soc-solutions/</a> </p>