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The partnership fulfills a cornerstone of Andesite’s mission to protect those who protect others.  MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 10, 2025 — The Department of War and allied government agencies now can deploy advanced Human-Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security Operations Center (SOC) technologies after a new partnership between Andesite AI (Andesite) and Second Front Systems (2F). Andesite’s Human-AI SOC will be available through 2F Game Warden, Second Front’s DevSecOps platform built to accelerate authorization and deployment across U.S. and allied government environments. The partnership gives government users a faster, authorized way to deploy Andesite’s best-in-class AI security capabilities into real-world operations. “Andesite was…

To gain perspective on the effects of AI in cyber defense, we have partnered with 451 Research by S&P Global Market Intelligence to publish a Business Impact Brief analyzing the state of the Security Operations Center (SOC) and the impact of AI on its evolution.  The brief is based on the 451 Research Voice of the Enterprise: Information Security survey, which tracks security professionals across industries since 2020. The survey found that on average, security teams are unable to investigate 45% of the alerts they receive each day. For 18% of the organizations, 75% of the alerts received go uninvestigated. …

Andesite becomes the third company in the world to achieve the CSA AI-STAR Level 2 certification MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 28, 2025 – Andesite, the Human-AI SOC company, today announced that it has earned Level 2 certification under the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA) AI-STAR program, following an independent assessment of the company’s AI security, risk management, and governance practices. The certification confirms that Andesite has implemented and operationalized globally recognized standards for the responsible development and use of AI in security-critical environments. Andesite is only the third company in the world to achieve the certification.  Andesite is also CSA STAR Level…

Andesite is one step closer to being FedRAMP Authorized and is now available in the federal marketplace MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 23, 2025 – Andesite, the Human-AI SOC company, today announced that it has achieved the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) High Impact Level “In Process” designation, officially joining the FedRAMP Marketplace. This milestone reflects Andesite’s commitment to working with federal agencies to secure mission-critical assets and drive cyber resilience to better serve American citizens.  The “In Process” designation requires formal sponsorship by a federal agency and a thorough assessment conducted by an accredited third-party organization. Andesite is working…

While AI-powered cybersecurity redefines our field and the broader landscape is impacted by geopolitical conflicts and world events, the industry needs to revisit strategies and rules of engagement.  At Andesite, we are dedicated to arming cybersecurity teams with actionable insights that put humans at the helm, enabling them to make critical decisions, and build a sustainable advantage based on prevention rather than reaction. To help you stay one step ahead, we gathered Andesite’s leaders and advisors to get their insights on where security technology for the enterprise market is going.  “Investigation timelines for SOC teams that embrace AI SOC tech…

Andesite’s Secure and Compliant by Design Framework Continues to Meet the Highest Standards for Security, Privacy and AI Governance. MCLEAN, Va., Jan. 13, 2026 – Andesite, the Human-AI SOC Company, today announced that its Human-AI Security Operations Center (SOC) has earned certified status from HITRUST for cybersecurity and information protection. The HITRUST Certification demonstrates that Andesite has met requirements defined by leading cybersecurity and regulatory frameworks, confirming that strong controls are in place to protect sensitive data and manage risk effectively. The certification also includes the HITRUST AI Security Certification, which validates that the organization’s AI systems are safeguarded against…

By Merritt Baer, Chief Security Officer at Enkrypt AI The rapid evolution of AI technology in the last couple of years has transformed the way we work, do business, and secure our critical data. This applies across all sectors and specialties, with particular emphasis on data security and privacy in highly regulated industries. With AI permeating virtually every type of software, app, and system being used in enterprise organizations, CISOs face a new challenge that’s complex and multifaceted: how to decide which vendor to trust in the emerging, and already crowded, AI SOC market. As someone who regularly meets with…

Our CEO Brian Carbaugh met with Aspiron’s Oliver Legg to discuss his career from CIA Chief of Staff to Bionic AI SOC startup founder. They talked about how a career in intelligence shaped Brian’s approach to leadership, risk, and company-building, the principles and special sauce that make Andesite unique in the category. The conversation delves on how Andesite is taking a contrarian stance on AI in the SOC by putting analysts, not automation, at the center, and how the “replace the analyst” narrative gets it wrong. They talk about how crowded the AI SOC field has become and look at…

Cybersecurity today is a veritable minefield, with bad actors moving faster than ever and threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, numerous, and far-ranging. The attack surface is constantly growing, and so is the sheer volume of threats encountered across the network each day. Keeping up with threat detection, investigation, and response in this environment can overwhelm even the most experienced security teams, armed with top-rated tools. Enter the AI SOC. With AI transforming the way we work across virtually every sector, applying machine speed and accuracy to the Security Operations Center (SOC) has the potential to revolutionize the way security organizations identify,…