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Invest, Experiment, And Scale Back: Budget Priorities For CISOs In 2025

Jeff Pollard August 1, 2024
The majority of security technology decision-makers anticipate further budget increases in 2025. Learn three key areas for CISOs to focus on in the year ahead in this preview of our 2025 Budget Planning Guide for security leaders.
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InfoSec 2024: Balancing Opportunity Against Risks

Madelein van der Hout May 21, 2024
Learn about a special event Forrester will be hosting at Infosecurity Europe 2024 which will provide insight into the unique cybersecurity challenges facing European businesses and help security leaders tailor their security strategies accordingly.

Unleash Your Security Genius In Just 3 Days

Join us in Baltimore December 9–11 for our Security & Risk Summit, featuring 30-plus sessions, workshops, keynotes, case studies, and specialized tracks for targeted learning.

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The State Of Cybersecurity Innovation: RSA Conference 2024

Heidi Shey May 20, 2024
RSAC gives security startups two structured opportunities to distinguish themselves, and Forrester always finds it revealing to see which startups make the cut.
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Forrester’s RSAC 2024 Themes, Takeaways, And Observations

Jeff Pollard May 15, 2024
More than 41,000 attendees, 600 exhibitors, and 425 sessions. Get some of the key themes and takeaways from the Forrester security & risk analysts who attended RSA Conference (RSAC) 2024.
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Top Cybersecurity Threats In 2024

What It Means May 2, 2024
In today’s cybersecurity environment, threat detection is key. In this episode, Principal Analyst Brian Wrozek and Senior Analyst Janet Worthington discuss the top five cybersecurity threats in 2024 and how organizations can protect themselves. 
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Announcing Forrester’s Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award

Stephanie Balaouras May 1, 2024
We have opened the call for our annual Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award. This award recognizes organizations that have transformed the security, privacy, and risk management functions into capabilities that fuel long-term success. Learn more about the award and how to apply.
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Where High-Performance IT Meets Digital Sovereignty: Security, Privacy, And Resilience

Dario Maisto April 9, 2024
High-performance IT rests on a foundation of security, privacy, and resilience that is necessary to build trust. Having a digital sovereignty strategy can help. Learn three key digital sovereignty considerations to keep in mind.
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Key Learnings From The First-Ever Forrester Wave™ On Security Service Edge Solutions

David Holmes March 21, 2024
Get a preview of Forrester's first-ever Wave for Security Service Edge Solutions evaluating the 11 most important vendors in this space.
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You Got Your Carbon Black In My Symantec! No, You Got Your Symantec In My Carbon Black!

Paddy Harrington March 13, 2024
What is Broadcom planning to do with VMware’s Carbon Black unit? Find out in this blog covering the plan to integrate Carbon Black with Broadcom's existing product lineup.
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Breaking Down The US Executive Order To Protect Americans’ Sensitive Personal Data

Stephanie Liu February 29, 2024
Learn the key takeaways and market impacts from the Biden administration’s executive order to protect Americans’ sensitive personal data.
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What To Know: A Retrospective Of 2023’s Top Breaches And Fines

Sandy Carielli February 28, 2024
After a retrospective review of the largest publicly reported breaches and privacy violations in 2023, here's what you need to know for 2024.
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Insider Intercepted In Fantasy Football Game

Joseph Blankenship February 15, 2024
Forrester data shows that 22% of data breaches in 2023 were the result of internal incidents. What does that have to do with fantasy football? Find out in this post.

What’s Your 2025 Budget Plan For AI, Software, & Tech Debt?

Attend our LIVE webinar on Sept. 24! Hear analyst insights on where to invest, divest, and experiment with 2025 tech and security budgets for maximum business impact.

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Secure Your Use Of Generative AI

Watch and learn how to use a security framework to secure genAI adoption and explore the security controls and skills crucial for safeguarding this emerging technology.
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Data Governance: Your Key To Unlocking An Insights-Driven Business

Jayesh Chaurasia February 5, 2024
The key to turning data into meaningful and actionable insights across the organization lies in a frequently overlooked area — establishing a strong foundation of data governance.
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HPE + Juniper Networks Creates A Cisco Doppelganger

Andre Kindness January 11, 2024
What does the HPE acquisition of Juniper Networks mean for technology leaders and the market overall? Find out in this detailed analysis of the deal.
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Retailers Are Being Barraged By Cyberattacks This Holiday Season — Prepare!

Allie Mellen December 14, 2023
Cyberattacks continue to threaten the availability of online shopping for retailers — and the profits that come from it. Retailers can take these three steps to defend against them, this holiday season and into 2024.
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This Week In AI, UK Edition: Much Ado About Not That Much

Enza Iannopollo December 4, 2023
The new UK AI bill in Parliament is likely to add up to less practical impact than you might think. Find out why.

Focus 2025 Security Budgets On Risk Mitigation And Tech Sprawl

Security leaders, explore our 2025 Planning Guide for benchmarks on where to invest, divest, and experiment with your budget.

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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform Providers, Q3 2023

Carlos Rivera October 19, 2023
Get an inside look at some of the highlights and findings from the new Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platform Providers, Q3 2023 report.
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The CISO And CIO Microsoft Security Dilemma: Fend Off Or Learn To Love?

Jeff Pollard September 28, 2023
Should CISOs fend off Microsoft to keep their preferred products or embrace consolidation? Find out in this blog.
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Managing The Privacy Risks Of Generative AI

What It Means September 28, 2023
Nervous about the privacy implications of your latest generative AI pilots? In this episode, Principal Analyst Enza Iannopollo shares some insights and mistakes to avoid.
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