Leidos Launched UpHold Effect Agentic SOC Platform
The new automation platform uses artificial intelligence to investigate cyber alerts for security analysts.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Leidos has introduced its UpHold Effect Agentic SOC Automation platform to assist security teams in managing rising cyber alert volumes. The tool utilizes artificial intelligence agents to investigate alerts and provide recommended response actions across existing security infrastructure.
Why it matters
The platform aims to help security operations center analysts manage expanding workloads by automating the process of sorting alerts and compiling findings. By allowing users to set specific authority levels for the AI, the system seeks to improve efficiency while maintaining human oversight.
The UpHold Effect platform supports FedRAMP High deployment for secure environments. It is designed to integrate directly with a user's existing security toolset to provide autonomous alert investigation.
The players
Leidos
Leidos is a technology and engineering services company that focuses on defense, intelligence, and civil government solutions.
Potomac Officers Club
The Potomac Officers Club is an organization that provides a networking and collaborative forum for executives within the government contracting sector.
The details
Artificial intelligence agents within the system automatically collect information and compile detailed findings for analyst review. Users retain control over the platform by defining the exact level of authority the artificial intelligence has during the response process.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: Leidos announced the platform launch.
October 29, 2026: The Potomac Officers Club 2026 FedCiv Summit takes place.
The Tech Race
This release continues a trend of deploying autonomous agents within the security operations sector. It follows earlier collaborations with Dropzone AI to integrate security automation tools into the enterprise landscape.
Security operations center analysts can expect reduced manual workloads as the AI agents handle the initial sorting and investigation of incoming alerts. Users must determine the appropriate level of authority for these agents to balance automation speed with operational security.
The takeaway
The move reflects a growing industry reliance on agentic AI to tackle the unsustainable volume of security data faced by modern organizations. Security teams should prepare for these automation tools by clearly defining governance and oversight policies before implementation.
What happens next
The platform is slated for discussion during the upcoming Potomac Officers Club 2026 FedCiv Summit on October 29, 2026.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ExecutiveBiz.
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