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Understanding The Real Cyber Risks Behind The Iran-Israel-US Geopolitical Tensions

Jitin Shabadu 3 days ago
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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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.

Can Your Security Strategy Handle Today’s Volatility?

Economic turmoil, increased cyberattacks, and changing regulations. Learn new strategies for managing risk in an era of volatility.

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Decoding The Naming Game: Why Standardizing Threat Actor Names Alone Won’t Enhance Your Security Posture Or Response

Jitin Shabadu June 6, 2025
Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Mandiant recently announced a new initiative to create an aggregate and standardized glossary of threat actors. Learn the benefits and limitations of standardizing threat actor names.
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RSAC 2025 Early Stage Expo Preview: AppSec, IAM, GenAI, SecOps, And More

Heidi Shey April 8, 2025
As we put together our game plan for what to see at RSA Conference 2025, we wanted to scope out innovation, identify which vendor booths will be a must-see, and (at least for one of us) minimize the number of steps to take around the Moscone Center.
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Google To Acquire CNAPP Specialist Unicorn Wiz For $32 Billion

Andras Cser March 19, 2025
Learn what the largest-ever acquisition in cybersecurity means both for Google and the CNAPP space.
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Announcing The Forrester Wave™: Managed Detection And Response Services, Q1 2025!

Jeff Pollard February 27, 2025
The third installment of The Forrester Wave™: Managed Detection And Response Services is now live, and there’s so much to love about the managed detection and response (MDR) services market: fantastic providers, engaged clients, and meaningful outcomes. This year is no different. Forrester clients can access the full report here. As we mentioned in Choose […]
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Let’s Debunk Some Application Threat Modeling Myths!

Sandy Carielli September 30, 2024
Application threat modeling has gotten a bad rap over the years but security leaders need to get over the myths and implement it. Learn three of the most common misconceptions around application threat modeling in this preview of a new report and session at our upcoming Security & Risk Summit.

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Get recognized for excellence in security, privacy, and risk innovation. Apply for a Forrester Security & Risk Enterprise Leadership Award to celebrate your success in creating resilient operations.

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InfoSecurity Europe 2024: Next-Gen And AI Dominate The Show Floor

Madelein van der Hout June 10, 2024
What will the short-term and the long-term impact of generative AI be on security? That was the big question at the recent InfoSecurity Europe 2024 event. Find out what we heard at the event in this blog and learn how to register for a deep-dive webinar next month.
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IBM Surrenders SIEM While PANW Tries To Gain Ground On Tech Titans

Allie Mellen May 16, 2024
Find out what Palo Alto Networks' acquisition of IBM’s QRadar business means for the broader security information and event management SIEM market.
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The European Cybersecurity Consulting Services Market Is Ready For Disruption

Madelein van der Hout March 12, 2024
As digital threats grow more sophisticated and European and international regulatory landscapes more intricate, the role of cybersecurity consulting services is critical. Hence, I’m excited to announce The Forrester Wave™: Cybersecurity Consulting Services In Europe, Q1 2024 (available for Forrester clients). In this report, my colleagues and I scrutinize the offerings of major players in […]
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Putting The New Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative Priorities Into Action

Brian Wrozek February 20, 2024
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) recently announced the 2024 cybersecurity priorities for the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative (JCDC). Get a preview of them in this blog.
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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.
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Very Human Takeaways From An AI Event

Phyllis Davidson December 20, 2023
Learn key takeaways from the 2023 Berkeley Business Analytics & AI Summit, which had the theme of “Analytics, AI, and Society: Towards a Wiser World?”
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Protecting Against The Top Cybersecurity Threats In 2023 Requires A Balanced Approach

Brian Wrozek May 1, 2023
Get a preview of the top five cybersecurity threats — established and emerging — for this year and learn how to defend against each.
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Supply Chain Shortage Of Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye

Alla Valente January 18, 2023
They say the most inopportune time to buy an umbrella is when it’s raining. That’s exactly what’s happening now to US utilities companies scrambling to procure a critical component required to beef up or repair power lines just as the US hurricane season arrives. At the heart of the headache, for the fourth year in […]
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Vulnerability Programs Must Regain Trust To Inspire Action

Erik Nost August 17, 2022
Is using CVSS scores for risk prioritization leading to misalignment and even mistrust in your organization? Find out in this Security & Risk event session preview.
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Meet The New Analyst Covering OT Security: Brian Wrozek

Brian Wrozek July 27, 2022
What Topics Will You Be Covering At Forrester? I am very excited to be covering security and risk for operational technology (OT) environments, including the critical infrastructure and manufacturing industries. This is a growing area of concern because OT-specific attacks are increasing and the stakes are higher regarding the potential impact to human safety and […]
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It’s Christmas In July For Three Threat Intelligence Startups

Brian Kime July 19, 2021
Christmas came early for three vendors in the threat intelligence and attack surface management space this past week. In a reported all-cash $500 million deal (no need for layaway when your market cap is north of $2 trillion), Microsoft acquired threat intelligence and attack surface management vendor RiskIQ. In Europe, Swedish vulnerability risk management firm […]
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