HoundBytes Launches WorkHorse to Eliminate SOC Tier 1 Bottlenecks

Daily Security Review

Cybersecurity firm HoundBytes has officially launched WorkHorse, an automated security analyst designed to solve one of the biggest pain points in modern Security Operations Centers (SOCs): the Tier 1 bottleneck. Overwhelmed by a constant flood of raw alerts, Tier 1 analysts often suffer from burnout and slow triage times, putting organizations at risk. WorkHorse is built to replace these repetitive tasks with intelligent automation, eliminating alert fatigue and enabling analysts to focus on real threats.

Unlike traditional Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms, WorkHorse integrates directly with existing Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) systems, requiring no new dashboards, no complex playbooks, and no steep learning curves. Its proprietary stateless, multi-graph machine learning algorithm analyzes more than 50 data points per alert, instantly transforming noise into fully contextualized cases for Tier 2 analysts. This ensures faster response, richer context, and a stronger overall security posture.

The product also offers transparent, predictable pricing: $3,500 per month for up to 10,000 alerts, with a scalable model for higher volumes. Developed out of HoundBytes’ own Managed Detection and Response practice, WorkHorse has been tested in real-world SOC conditions before being released as a commercial product.

With funding efforts underway to expand research, engineering, and global sales, HoundBytes is positioning WorkHorse as the next evolution of SOC automation—a frictionless alternative to SOAR platforms that promises to change the economics and effectiveness of cyber defense.

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