Who is Hero? – Security Boulevard

Who is Hero? AI Companionship that Force-Multiplies Cybersecurity

AI is eating the world. It’s rewriting the rules of how we work, how we think, and how we defend ourselves. In every industry, algorithms are stepping in where humans max out with faster decisions, fewer mistakes, and 24/7 execution (well, in some cases). 

But in cybersecurity, the stakes are higher. It’s not just about efficiency, it’s survival. And while the world chases flashy AI toys and viral demos, defenders need something more serious. More powerful. More trusted.

Our industry needs a Hero. A companion, not just a tool, that can help navigate the increasing complexity of threats, alerts, and operational overhead.

Hero is Swimlane’s cybersecurity AI companion, and it’s more than a name. It’s a tribute. Not to a myth or a fictional savior, but to a real historical figure whose ingenuity laid the groundwork for automation as we know it: Heron of Alexandria.

A Name Rooted in Genius

Heron of Alexandria, often spelled “Hero,” was a first-century engineer, mathematician, and inventor. Most notably, he is credited with creating the earliest known steam-powered device, the aeolipile, which is widely recognized as the precursor to the modern turbine.

Heron didn’t just dream of automation, he built it. His work demonstrated how intelligent design and mechanical ingenuity could produce motion, solve problems, and reduce human effort. Two thousand years later, that same philosophy powers our mission at Swimlane.

That’s why we named our AI companion Hero. Not just for the symbolic meaning of strength and support, but to honor the origin of the turbine, which plays a foundational role in our product ecosystem.

The Power Behind the Name: Turbine

At the core of Swimlane is Turbine, deemed the world’s most capable AI automation platform for cybersecurity. Turbine is what transforms intent into action, and complexity into clarity. It’s the engine that drives automated responses, dynamic workflows, and now, intelligent collaboration through AI.

Hero AI is powered by Turbine, and that’s not just a technical statement. It’s the embodiment of Heron’s legacy, turning automation into real, usable power for defenders. Turbine gives Hero its voice, its reasoning, and its ability to act at machine speed, yet always in context with human oversight and cybersecurity expertise.

Hero: More Than a Product, A Partner

Hero isn’t just an interface. It’s an AI companion that is designed to walk alongside SOC analysts, threat hunters, and incident responders. It understands the data, the urgency, and the mission. It learns. It adapts. And most importantly, it helps you do more, faster, and with greater confidence.

In a world where alert fatigue is rampant and security talent is stretched thin, Hero changes the game. Not by replacing people, but by augmenting them. Hero is there to assist, to summarize, to automate, and to elevate decision-making in ways no static dashboard or rigid playbook ever could.

The Future Is Collaborative

By naming our AI companion Hero, we’re acknowledging something important: innovation is a relay, not a sprint. Heron of Alexandria passed the baton with the invention of the turbine. Today, we carry it forward with Turbine and Hero AI, designed to empower the next generation of cyber defenders.

So, when you ask: “Who is Hero?” know that the answer is layered. Hero is an invention. A companion. A force multiplier. But most of all, Hero is a commitment to making cybersecurity not just stronger, but smarter, and more human.

Let’s shape the future of defense, together, with Hero at your side.