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Key benefits:
Lowers MTTR with AI-driven automated alert triage & investigation
Lowers risk by prioritizing critical alerts for analyst review
Eliminates manual effort, freeing analysts to focus on high-impact security tasks
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are the nerve centers of an organization’s cybersecurity posture. They are tasked with monitoring and defending against threats, keeping the business operational and adversaries out. However, one of the largest threats to SOCs is an internal crisis: alert fatigue, burnout, and high attrition rates. The relentless influx of noisy alerts, the pressure to respond swiftly, and the manual, repetitive nature of tasks have created an environment where exhaustion and endless alert management is prevalent.
A study by Tines revealed that 71% of SOC analysts experience burnout, with 64% considering leaving their job within a year. Within their study, Tines identified multiple factors contributing to overworked security teams that require a fix today. Not only does this jeopardize the security infrastructures of many organizations, but also the people working in these tiresome positions.
The daily life of a SOC analyst is inundated with a staggering number of security alerts. Some industry reports have found that SOCs can receive an average of 10,000 alerts per day, leading to alert fatigue. This constant barrage of alerts makes it difficult to distinguish between true and false positives.
Furthermore, the manual nature of many tasks only exacerbates the problem. The aforementioned Tines report found that 64% of analysts spend over half their time on tedious manual work, such as reporting and monitoring. This not only reduces job satisfaction, but can increase the likelihood of errors and cause attrition that ruins institutional knowledge.
The consequences are dire. A 2023 report from Devo found that 83% of IT security professionals admit that burnout has led to errors resulting in security breaches. Furthermore, 85% of respondents reported wanting to leave their roles, with 24% of that group wanting to exit cybersecurity entirely. Simply put - alert volumes or technical inadequacies should not be the leading causes of position change or security breaches.
In response to these challenges, organizations have tried a myriad of approaches. Some don’t scale, whereas others don’t offer the right coverage. Strategies have included:
If traditional solutions don’t work, and we simply cannot “hire more bodies”, Agentic AI technologies offer a path forward where other solutions have fallen short. It’s important to note that integrating AI into SOC operations is not just a technological upgrade; it’s a business necessity. The financial implications of analyst turnover are significant, considering the additional costs associated with recruiting and training new staff.
Agentic AI offers a transformative solution to SOC challenges. Automating repetitive tasks and enhancing threat detection are table stakes. True value lies in lowering the burden to analysts, and prioritizing attention.
At Prophet Security, we recognize the need to support SOC analysts. Prophet AI is an Agentic AI SOC Analyst that:
Our goal is not to replace SOC analysts; it is to equip them with the right tools and empower them to make decisions faster. Prophet Security offers customers Increased satisfaction and more time available for the investigations that matter. Analysts aren’t bogged down with tedious work; rather, they can make quick decisions that allow security to move forward without sacrificing time or analysts.
To see how Prophet AI can help your team beat back alert fatigue, analyst burnout, and SOC attrition, request a demo today!