Most mid-market teams run two separate tools: a SIEM to collect logs and generate alerts, and a SOAR to automate what happens next. Integrating the two requires custom API work and dedicated engineering time — often one or two full-time jobs just to keep the plumbing running. VORXOC by Helxon combines SIEM-equivalent detection, SOAR-equivalent automated response, and an AI investigation layer in a single product. No integration to build. Deploys in 5 days. Reduces alert volume by 84%.
VORXOC's Built-In Automated Response Playbooks
- Endpoint isolation — malware confirmed on a host triggers immediate network quarantine while preserving forensic access.
- Account suspension — credential compromise (impossible travel, brute-force success) disables the account in AD or Entra ID and revokes sessions.
- IP block — confirmed C2 traffic triggers a deny rule pushed to the perimeter firewall.
- Email quarantine — confirmed phishing is retracted from every mailbox simultaneously, org-wide.
- Cloud token revocation — anomalous API activity revokes the specific OAuth token or service account key.
- ITSM ticket creation — a structured ticket auto-populates in ServiceNow or Jira with the full investigation summary attached.
The Real Cost of Buying SIEM + SOAR Separately
| Line item | Low estimate | High estimate |
|---|---|---|
| SIEM license (ingestion-based) | $150,000/yr | $500,000/yr |
| SOAR license | $50,000/yr | $100,000/yr |
| Integration engineer (build) | $90,000/yr | $90,000/yr |
| Analyst to maintain playbooks | $90,000/yr | $90,000/yr |
| Total annual cost | $380,000/yr | $780,000/yr |
How VORXOC Compares to Separate SIEM + SOAR
| Metric | Traditional SIEM + SOAR | VORXOC |
|---|---|---|
| Number of products | 2 (separate licenses) | 1 |
| Time to deploy | 3-6 months + 4-8 weeks integration | 5 days |
| Alert volume | Unchanged — SIEM generates, SOAR only acts on what it's configured for | 84% reduction via AI triage and correlation |
| MTTR | 2-8 hours industry average | Under 15 minutes |
| Vendor relationships | 2 vendors, 2 contracts, 2 renewal cycles | 1 vendor, 1 contract |
The structural advantage isn't just cost — it's operational coherence. Detection context, investigation findings, and response actions all live in one data model, so nothing is lost between tool handoffs. See the same automation model applied to automated incident response, or compare against a dedicated managed SIEM engagement if you only need the detection layer replaced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a SIEM SOAR alternative for mid-sized teams?
A SIEM SOAR alternative is a single platform that handles log ingestion, threat detection, and automated response playbooks without requiring two separate tools or a dedicated integration engineer. VORXOC by Helxon detects threats, runs AI-powered investigations, and executes automated response actions in one unified platform.
What is the difference between SIEM and SOAR?
SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) collects and correlates log data to detect threats and generate alerts. SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) takes those alerts and automates the response workflow — isolating endpoints, suspending accounts, blocking IPs. Traditionally these are two separate products; VORXOC combines both into one AI-native platform.
How much does it cost to run SIEM and SOAR separately?
Running SIEM and SOAR as separate tools typically costs $330,000-$780,000 per year once licensing, integration engineering, and playbook-maintenance headcount are counted. A unified platform like VORXOC eliminates the separate SOAR license and integration overhead entirely.
What automated incident response playbooks does VORXOC include?
VORXOC includes native playbooks for endpoint isolation, account suspension, IP blocking, email quarantine, cloud token revocation, and ITSM ticket creation — all running automatically or with one-click analyst approval, available on day one with no custom playbook development required.