Stellar Cyber and M-Theory to Demo Proof-Based AI SOC at Black Hat USA 2026

Joint MDR showcase will highlight how co-managed AI security operations return 19 minutes of every analyst hour and recover the equivalent of 1.5 Level 1 analysts annually

SAN JOSE, Calif. & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stellar Cyber, Stellar Cyber, the full-cycle AI-native SecOps platform company, and M-Theory Group, a leader in business-aligned IT infrastructure, cloud and cybersecurity solutions, today announced that M-Theory will participate with Stellar Cyber as its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) partner at Black Hat USA 2026.

Together, the companies will demonstrate how a co-managed, AI-powered SOC can help enterprises, lean security teams and MSSPs reduce alert fatigue, accelerate triage and turn AI-driven security operations into measurable business value.

The message behind the joint demo is direct: the Agentic SOC is real — and valuable — when AI decisions are trusted, validated and measured.

At a time when the security market is crowded with claims of “autonomous AI,” Stellar Cyber and M-Theory are taking a proof-based approach. The companies will show how AI and human analysts can work together in a co-managed MDR model, with AI handling high-volume triage and human experts validating outcomes, guiding response and maintaining operational control.

Don’t take the AI’s word for it. Take 138,475 alerts and 124 days of it.

Recent Stellar Cyber efficiency data, based on customer-delivered end-of-trial reports, analyzed over 130,000 alerts over 124 days. The results showed that AI-powered triage returned 19 minutes of every analyst hour back into analysts’ hands. Annualized, that reclaimed capacity is equivalent to approximately 1.5 Level 1 analysts — a real ROI gain for SOC teams that need to scale security operations without simply adding headcount.

The same analysis showed 99.7% agreement between AI verdicts and human analysts, reinforcing that the value of AI in the SOC is not analyst replacement. It is analyst augmentation with measurable, auditable outcomes.

“Black Hat will be full of promises about autonomous security,” said Chant Vartanian, Chief Executive Officer, M-Theory Group. “What we are bringing with Stellar Cyber is different. This is a co-managed AI SOC model grounded in operational proof: AI that reduces noise, human experts who validate outcomes and reporting that helps business leaders understand the value of security in measurable terms.”

“AI by itself does not make a SOC better. Trusted AI, embedded into the right operating model, does,” said Jeff Hill, VP North American Sales at Stellar Cyber. “M-Theory is exactly the kind of MDR partner this market needs because they combine technical depth, customer context and business-aligned service delivery. Together, we are showing that the Agentic SOC is not a buzzword. It is a measurable way to reduce alert fatigue, improve response and give security teams capacity back.”

At Black Hat USA 2026, Stellar Cyber and M-Theory will demonstrate how their joint approach brings together Stellar Cyber’s Multi-Layer AI™ driven platform with M-Theory’s MDR expertise. The demo will show how AI-driven triage, human-in-the-loop validation, case management and executive reporting can work together in a practical co-managed security operating model.

The joint model is designed for organizations that need stronger detection and response capabilities without building or staffing a full 24/7 SOC on their own. By combining AI automation with managed security expertise, customers can reduce noise, escalate true threats faster and maintain the human oversight required for trusted security operations.

“Security leaders do not need another black box,” added Chant Vartanian. “They need a partner that can help them prove what is working, show where they are improving and operate security in a way that aligns with the business. That is what this partnership with Stellar Cyber makes possible.”

Stellar Cyber and M-Theory will demonstrate the co-managed AI SOC model during Black Hat USA 2026 in Las Vegas.

Demo availability:

Attendees can meet with Stellar Cyber and M-Theory during Black Hat USA 2026 at booth 5542 to see how co-managed AI SOC workflows reduce false positives, escalate true threats and convert SOC efficiency into measurable business value.

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About M-Theory Group

M-Theory Group delivers CapEx-as-a-Service™, private cloud, infrastructure, security, compliance and managed services to mid-market and MSP clients. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Los Angeles, M-Theory combines advanced engineering with flexible IT models to accelerate client growth and resilience. Its offerings include all-inclusive managed IT services, cloudCENTRX private and hybrid cloud, cloudCENTRX cybersecurity, Disaster Recovery as a Service, Office 365, UCaaS and regulatory compliance support. Learn more at mtheorygroup.com.

About Stellar Cyber

Stellar Cyber is a Full-cycle AI-native SecOps platform purpose-built for MSSPs and lean enterprise security teams. Since 2015, Stellar Cyber has helped organizations illuminate the darkest corners of cybersecurity to see every threat, know what matters most, and act with speed and confidence — always with the human in the loop.

By applying the right tool to the right problem, Stellar Cyber combines machine learning to uncover hidden anomalies, agentic AI to guide responses in real time, and human-augmented decision-making where expertise is essential. The result is real-world impact: analyst productivity improved by more than 80%, false positives reduced by over 90%, and security teams free to focus on what matters.

Stellar Cyber’s open SecOps platform unifies SIEM, NDR/OT, ITDR/UEBA, detection, investigation, triage, response, and Multi-Layer AI™ under one license. Stellar Cyber is trusted by one-third of the world’s top 250 MSSPs and over 15,000 organizations worldwide.

Learn more at stellarcyber.ai.