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Inside An E-Commerce Giant’s Threat Intelligence Strategy

Meng Liu 16 hours ago
My recent conversation with Coupang's Head of Global Hunting, Oversight and Strategic Triage revealed insights and takeaways that APAC CISOs can put to work.
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Global Cybersecurity Spending To Exceed $300B By 2029

Merritt Maxim 3 days ago
Despite the ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty in 2025, cybersecurity spending will rise by 13.1% this year to $174.8 billion, driven by ongoing concerns around cyberattacks and the need to secure new cloud-based deployments. Find out more in our cybersecurity spending forecast.

Lead A Security Org That Performs, Scales, And Thrives

Download our guide to help CISOs prove business value, win budget, and reduce burnout. Use our actionable framework to align security with enterprise goals, justify funding, and lead a high-performing team.

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Bot Management Graduates — Introducing The Bot And Agent Trust Management Market

Sandy Carielli 3 days ago
Starting with our upcoming landscape report, we are changing the name of this category of software from bot management software to bot and agent trust management software. Find out why and get a full definition in this post.
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Predictions 2026: Cybersecurity And Risk Leaders Grapple With New Tech And Geopolitical Threats

Paddy Harrington 5 days ago
In 2026, continued political instability coupled with technological advancements being used by cybercriminals will force cybersecurity and risk leaders to adapt their defensive technologies and prepare their workforce for big shifts. Find out more in our 2026 predictions for cybersecurity and risk.
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How To Build AI Red Teams That Actually Work

Jeff Pollard 6 days ago
AI red teaming blends offensive security tactics with safety evaluations for bias, toxicity, and reputational harm. It’s messy, fragmented and, most of all, necessary. Get six tips to get started on an AI red team that actually works in this preview of our upcoming Security & Risk Summit.
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Too Big To Fail, Cyber Edition

Jess Burn September 29, 2025
Why did the UK government extend a £1.5 billion guaranteed loan to Jaguar Land Rover after a debilitating ransomware attack? And what can your security team learn from it? Find out in this post.
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CrowdStrike Fal.Con 2025: Flexing Into The Agentic AI Age

Jitin Shabadu September 24, 2025
CrowdStrike held its Fal.Con 2025 conference recently and not surprisingly for a cybersecurity vendor event in 2025, AI dominated. Get our highlights and key takeaways here.

The Countdown To 2026 Predictions Has Begun

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Your Top Questions On Generative AI, AI Agents, And Agentic Systems For Security Tools Answered

Allie Mellen September 23, 2025
Many security professionals are still confused about which AI capabilities are real now and which will come down the road. Get answers to some of the most common questions about use of generative AI, agentic AI, and AI agents in security tools in this preview of our upcoming Security & Risk Summit.
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Securing AI’s M&A Feeding Frenzy Is On

Jeff Pollard September 22, 2025
The cybersecurity industry is in the middle of a land grab as AI security M&A heats up. In just 18 months, eight major vendors — including Check Point, Cisco, CrowdStrike, F5, and Palo Alto Networks — have spent upwards of $2.0 billion acquiring startups focused on securing enterprise AI. AI for security is already poised to disrupt […]
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Get Your Zero Trust Initiative Back On Track With Forrester’s Zero Trust RASCI Chart

Carlos Rivera September 17, 2025
One of the biggest challenges to a Zero Trust journey can be misalignment between teams. Learn how our Zero Trust RASCI Chart can help define roles and responsibilities across the core domains of Zero Trust.
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Splunk .conf25: Cisco, AI, And Data

Allie Mellen September 15, 2025
The 10th annual Splunk .conf took place in Boston recently. From the opening keynote to various new product releases and enhancements, get a full review of the event in this post.
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Reintroducing A Classic: The S&R Executive Spotlight

Jinan Budge September 14, 2025
In this research, we identify the top priorities that matter to our clients in APAC and EMEA, based on hundreds of requests for guidance from our security and risk Forrester Decisions clients in the first half of 2025.

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The Abyss Of The Salesloft-Salesforce Breach May Reach The Challenger Deep

Paddy Harrington September 12, 2025
Details have been trickling out about a security issue in Salesloft’s Drift product. Find out what data was compromised and what actions you can take to reduce the threat to your business.
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Partner For Progress: Security And HR Must Team Up For Insider Risk Management

Joseph Blankenship September 8, 2025
Since insider risk is more about people than PCs, security and insider risk management pros must make an unlikely new ally: their colleagues in HR. Find out how HR can help reduce insider risk in this preview of our upcoming Security & Risk Summit.
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Announcing My Latest Forrester Wave™ Covering Managed Detection And Response Services In Europe

Tope Olufon September 4, 2025
The Forrester Wave™: Managed Detection And Response Services In Europe, Q3 2025, is live. It’s our second evaluation of the managed detection and response (MDR) space focused on the European market. It looks a bit different from our 2023 Wave, as European customers now place a greater emphasis on sovereignty, localization, speed, automation, and resilience. […]
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Vibe Hacking And No-Code Ransomware: AI’s Dark Side Is Here

Jeff Pollard August 28, 2025
CISOs must recognize that AI is enabling attackers to scale operations quickly with minimal technical skill. Learn how this is happening and get four key takeaways to better defend your organization in this new era.
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Lessons From Technology & Innovation Summit APAC’s Forrester Women’s Leadership Program: Choose Your Advisors, And Nuggets Of Advice, Wisely

Jinan Budge August 27, 2025
A room full of people gathered as part of our Forrester Women’s Leadership Program to celebrate successes and posit solutions for the many challenges that women face in this field. The theme? “Choose your advisors — and nuggets of advice — wisely.”
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Virtual Roundtable: Forrester’s Technology & Security Summit Sneak Peek

Watch the replay our our virtual roundtable to get a first look at the insights behind our upcoming Technology & Innovation and Security & Risk Summits!
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Ongoing Government Uncertainty Around Cybersecurity Initiatives Is Putting Your Business At Risk

Paddy Harrington August 20, 2025
Government instability is undermining key cybersecurity programs like CyberSentry and MITRE’s CVE cataloging, putting critical infrastructure and business operations at risk. This post explores how funding cuts and conflicting AI directives are creating dangerous gaps in threat detection and response.
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Black Hat 2025: Troop Forrester Goes To Hacker Summer Camp

James Plouffe August 13, 2025
2025 marks the 28th year of Black Hat, and although it remains on the edgier side of corporate-focused cybersecurity conferences, it sometimes feels like the event is considering completely ditching its hoodie in favor of a collared shirt.
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