After spending hundreds of hours studying the broader security operations ecosystem and tech stack, one insight was particularly relevant to us. Enterprises are rapidly consolidating their security operations onto cloud-native ecosystems like Google SecOps and Microsoft Sentinel, but most teams still struggle to operationalize these platforms. TENEX.ai closes this gap through an AI-native, human-led MDR platform built directly into hyperscaler SecOps, helping organizations achieve dramatically faster, more reliable security outcomes.
The Problem: Hyperscaler SecOps Has Become Too Powerful - and Too Hard to Run
Security operations have entered a new era. Hyperscaler platforms now unify SIEM, SOAR, threat intelligence, and generative AI into a single pane of glass. But as these platforms grow more sophisticated, enterprises face a widening operationalization gap: deployments require deep expertise, alert volumes overwhelm even mature SOCs, and talent shortages make 24/7 operations increasingly unmanageable.
Even the most advanced organizations struggle with data engineering, detection tuning, and the day-to-day analyst work required to extract value from these systems. As a result, many SecOps deployments stall, outcomes lag, and enterprises fail to see returns on their investment.
This gap has created demand for a new category of partner - one capable of running these SecOps platforms end-to-end with automation at the core.
The TENEX Solution: AI-Native MDR Built for the Hyperscaler Generation
TENEX is purpose-built to operationalize modern SecOps platforms. Rather than bolting AI onto legacy MDR workflows, TENEX was architected from day one around a coordinated fleet of agentic operators that replicate and augment analyst tasks across triage, enrichment, investigation, and response.
These agents run directly within Google SecOps security ecosystem, transforming raw telemetry into high-fidelity security outcomes. Customers experience faster investigations, more consistent responses, and materially higher visibility across their environments. TENEX’s AI-native operating model allows teams to achieve expert-level results with far fewer manual cycles - a transformational shift in how security operations scale.
Just as importantly, TENEX is deeply embedded in hyperscaler go-to-market motions. Google SecOps frequently brings TENEX into platform deals to de-risk deployments and accelerate customer success, making TENEX a strategic layer in the CSP ecosystem rather than another vendor competing for security budget.
Why TENEX Is Different
TENEX stands out for three reasons:
(1) Built natively for cloud-scale SecOps – TENEX’s platform integrates directly with Google SecOps aligning with how modern security stacks are now purchased and operated. This gives TENEX unique access to hyperscaler data planes, workflows, and distribution channels.
(2) AI-born architecture, not AI-added – The company’s digital labor model deploys specialized agents for correlation, detection engineering, anomaly identification, and automated containment. These agents are continuously trained by TENEX analysts, compounding effectiveness over time and delivering outcomes that feel like a 10x SOC.
(3) A “run it for you” delivery model that customers love – TENEX doesn’t sell a toolkit; it delivers outcomes. Enterprises get a fully managed, AI-powered SOC that translates investments in SecOps into real-world operational resilience. This services-first, AI-driven approach has already won the trust of multiple Fortune-scale customers across financial services, energy, government, and high-growth technology companies.
A Team Uniquely Qualified to Redefine Security Operations
TENEX is led by one of the most experienced teams we’ve seen in security operations. CEO Eric Foster previously co-founded and scaled Cyderes, one of Google’s largest MDR partners. CTO Venkata Koppaka was a founding engineer of Chronicle, the technology that ultimately became Google SecOps. Their leadership team includes veterans from Google Security, Microsoft Security, RiskIQ, and multiple MDR and incident response organizations.
This group has operated at the center of the hyperscaler security ecosystem for more than a decade. They understand how SecOps platforms are built, how customers adopt them, and what stands in the way of operational excellence. Their credibility with hyperscalers and enterprises alike is a major reason TENEX has seen such rapid early traction.
Looking Ahead
Cloud-based SecOps will define the next era of cybersecurity, and AI-native services will be required to make those platforms successful. We believe TENEX is positioned to become the category-defining partner at this intersection. The company has already demonstrated exceptional momentum, strong customer love, and deep alignment with the hyperscaler ecosystem - all hallmarks of a durable market leader.
We’re excited to support TENEX as they build the AI-native MDR platform that will power the future of security operations.