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Announcing My Latest Forrester Wave™ Covering Managed Detection And Response Services In Europe

Tope Olufon 1 day ago
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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Virtual Roundtable: Forrester’s Technology & Security Summit Sneak Peek

Join Forrester’s analysts for an exclusive virtual roundtable. You’ll get a first look at the insights behind our upcoming Technology & Innovation and Security & Risk Summits—plus a chance to engage directly with experts and peers in a small-group setting.
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The Key To Securing Machine Identities Starts With The Human Element

Geoff Cairns August 26, 2025
As nonhuman identities grow at breakneck speed, it may be easy to forget that the key to modern machine-identity security strategy success is its human elements. Learn more in this preview of our upcoming Security & Risk Summit.
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Human Risk Management: From Talk To Action In 18 Months

Jinan Budge August 12, 2025
Since its launch, human risk management has blossomed into a distinct and expanding market, attracting the interest and budget of many organizations. Learn about the fast evolution of HRM in this preview of our upcoming Security & Risk Summit.
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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Privileged Identity Management Solutions, Q3 2025

Geoff Cairns August 7, 2025
Learn three important factors to consider when planning a privileged identity management (PIM) deployment or enhancement in this preview of our new report on the PIM solution market.
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Master Risk And Conquer Chaos At Forrester’s Security & Risk Summit

Amy DeMartine July 31, 2025
For leaders in security, risk, and privacy, this year has been different, with a new level of volatility fueled by geopolitics, new regulatory hurdles, relentless AI disruption, and looming quantum threats. Learn how Forrester’s Security & Risk Summit 2025 can empower you to stay ahead of the chaos, take the right risks, and secure your organization.

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Palo Alto Networks Enters The Identity Security Market With $25B Purchase Of CyberArk

Allie Mellen July 31, 2025
The third-largest cybersecurity M&A deal in history makes sense in some respects, but the track record on mega security and identity tie-ups is incomplete and unproven.
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Microsoft Retires Password Management In Authenticator

Andras Cser July 30, 2025
Microsoft’s move to gradually retire password management capabilities in its Authenticator application will have three immediate effects.
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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Unified Vulnerability Management Solutions, Q3 2025

Erik Nost July 29, 2025
Vulnerability management is undergoing a seismic shift. The risk-based prioritization from vulnerability risk management (VRM) has combined with attack surface management (ASM) to form exposure management and continuous security testing — two emerging practices that prioritize visibility and prioritization over remediation and response.
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Drowning In Security Data Costs? You Get A Data Lake

Allie Mellen July 22, 2025
A common client request I’ve gotten over the past several years is how to best manage growing data costs in the security information and event management (SIEM) system.
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Build Your Proactive Security Program By Matching Attacker Velocity

Tope Olufon July 17, 2025
Effective security must mirror attacker agility. Learn how to think like an attacker and build a proactive security strategy in this preview of our upcoming Technology & Innovation Summit EMEA.
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Security Planning 2026: Budget To Manage Volatility, Seize Opportunities, And Avoid Threats

Jess Burn July 15, 2025
Security and risk leaders face an uncertain road ahead in 2026. Wild market swings, geopolitical tensions, and increased cybersecurity threats mean that security and risk leaders must build resilient plans and make bold moves to turn volatility into opportunity. Learn how our Budget Planning Guide for security and risk leaders can help.
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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025 — Choosing A Platform Solution For Your Zero Trust Journey

Carlos Rivera July 10, 2025
The latest edition of our Zero Trust platform vendor evaluation, The Forrester Wave™: Zero Trust Platforms, Q3 2025, published today. It highlights how this market continues to improve upon delivering unified solutions that help simplify and operationalize Zero Trust for organizations. Beginning with The Zero Trust Platforms Landscape, Q1 2025, we researched major players in […]
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Understanding The Real Cyber Risks Behind The Iran-Israel-US Geopolitical Tensions

Jitin Shabadu June 27, 2025
When geopolitical bombs drop, cyber fallout often follows. Get five key insights to help you focus on the security strategies that matter most during times of geopolitical escalations.
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AWS re:Inforce 2025 — Heavy On User Experience Enhancements, Light On The GenAI Hype

Allie Mellen June 25, 2025
This year's AWS re:Inforce event included a big announcement and revealed other security-related enhancements. Read our top takeaways.
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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Security Analytics Platforms, Q2 2025 — The SIEM Vs. XDR Fight Intensifies

Allie Mellen June 24, 2025
Find out how our latest analysis of the security analytics platforms space illustrates the dramatic changes this market is undergoing as legacy SIEM vendors are locked in heated competition with surging XDR providers.
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Datadog DASH: A Revolving Door Of Operations And Security Announcements

Carlos Casanova June 20, 2025
Datadog’s 2025 keynote showcased a bold vision for AI-driven observability and security, unveiling a sweeping array of autonomous agents and tools designed to transform IT operations. From Bits AI SRE and Security Analyst to LLM Observability and Code Security, Datadog is trying to position itself as a central hub for operational intelligence in an increasingly algorithmic tech landscape.
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Identiverse 2025 Recap: The Identity Trends Reshaping Your Identity Access Management Roadmap

Merritt Maxim June 18, 2025
I recently attended Identiverse in Las Vegas. This was my first time back at Identiverse since conference founder Ping Identity sold the conference in 2021. As identity related initiatives continue to dominate Forrester clients’ top priorities and initiatives, I felt impelled to share my perspectives and insights. Here are my five major conclusions and recommendations […]
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Key Takeaways From Cisco Live 2025: Cisco’s Big Bets For Unified Security And AI

Jitin Shabadu June 18, 2025
Cisco Live 2025 Focused On Three Main Themes: AI, Simplification, And Security At its annual Cisco Live event, the company delivered a clear message: It’s operationalizing AI across the core pillars of networking, security, and observability. Building on last year’s momentum with innovations like Hypershield and Splunk integration, the company has framed its vision around […]
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