Leidos Launches AI Platform for Security Operations

Sep 29, 2026
UpHold Effect Agentic SOC Automation uses AI agents to triage alerts, gather context, recommend responses and carry out approved actions.

Leidos announced in a press release the launch of UpHold Effect Agentic SOC Automation, a platform that helps security operations center teams identify and respond to cyber threats.

The platform uses AI agents to triage alerts, gather context, prepare findings for analysts and recommend next steps. Customers can decide whether the agents may investigate, recommend actions or act autonomously. The system records recommendations and actions for audits and connects with existing security tools.

Leidos offers a FedRAMP Class D High deployment option. The company said the platform could also support Department of War Impact Level 4 and 5 environments with government sponsorship.

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