Is “Autonomous SOC” Real?

On the long-standing debate on the mix between automation and manual operations, here’s what the Cyber Security Hub says:

100+ AI security startups claim they can replace Tier 1 and Tier 2 SOC analysts with 24/7 LLMs. They promise AI can triage, detect, and respond—no humans needed.

But here’s the reality:

• AI tools hallucinate and miss context
• Custom attacks slip by without human insight
• Escalations stall when no one’s validating alerts…

…This isn’t about rejecting AI. It’s about using it wisely—and never cutting people out of the loop.

More here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ai-cant-run-your-soc-heres-guide-proves-the-cyber-security-hub-awa9e

Is the Cyber Security Hub correct? 

Are there truly over 100 firms who promise a completely automated cybersecurity solution?

More importantly, can 100% “autonomous SOC” be circumvented by a determined opponent?