SecOps Trends 2025: Analysis of the Gartner Hype Cycle report and solutions from the Softprom portfolio

The research and advisory firm Gartner recently published its annual "Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2025" report. This document is a critical guide for Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) and IT leaders, helping them understand the lifecycle of SecOps technologies and make informed investment decisions.

This year's report clearly highlights several key areas where innovation is developing fastest. We are pleased to note that many Softprom partners are recognized by Gartner as leading players in these categories.

Key Trend #1: Threat Exposure Management (TEM)

Gartner emphasizes the inevitable shift from traditional vulnerability management to a more comprehensive strategy – Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM). This requires organizations to have full asset visibility, risk prioritization, and proactive mitigation.

The technologies underlying TEM, such as EASM (External Attack Surface Management) and CAASM (Cyber Asset Attack Surface Management), are becoming an integral part of modern security platforms.

Our Partners on Trend

We are proud that Gartner recognizes leaders in this field such as Armis and Claroty, which provide unparalleled asset visibility and protection (including OT/IoT). Also mentioned in related categories that provide robust protection and risk management are CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Ivanti, Rapid7, and Trellix.

Key Trend #2: The Evolution of Detection and Response (TDIR)

The field of Threat Detection, Investigation, and Response (TDIR) continues to evolve rapidly. The report highlights the growing role of artificial intelligence in automating analysis and improving detection accuracy. Interestingly, against the backdrop of XDR solution limitations, Gartner notes a "renaissance" of SIEM systems due to their flexibility.

Our Partners on Trend

In the TDIR, SIEM, and XDR space, Gartner highlights platforms from Cisco (Splunk), CrowdStrike, Fortinet, and Stellar Cyber. For proactive threat hunting and operational threat intelligence, the report notes our partners KELA, Flare, ThreatQuotient, and ZeroFox.

Key Trend #3: Artificial Intelligence at the Heart of SecOps

Artificial intelligence is ceasing to be just a buzzword and is becoming a working tool. New technology categories are emerging, such as AI SOC Agents and Cybersecurity AI Assistants, designed to automate routine tasks and significantly enhance the capabilities of security analysts.

Our Partners on Trend

Leading vendors like Google (Mandiant) and CrowdStrike are actively integrating generative AI capabilities into their platforms, setting the tone for the entire market.

Other Critical Areas and Softprom Partners in the Gartner Report

The Hype Cycle 2025 report covers a wide range of technologies. We are pleased to see many of our vendors in it, which confirms the balance and relevance of the Softprom portfolio:

• Identity and Privileged Access (PAM): CyberArk Software, Thales, OneSpan.
• OT/CPS Security (Operational Technology): Claroty, Armis, Fortinet, Waterfall Security.
• Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS): Cymulate, Rapid7.
• Application Security and DevSecOps: GitLab, Veracode.
• Data Protection and Insider Threat: Forcepoint, Teramind.
• Other Innovative Solutions: Bugcrowd (crowdsourced security), ImmuniWeb (penetration testing), Tripwire (integrity monitoring), and Votiro (content disarm and reconstruction, CDR).

Conclusion

The analysis of the Gartner Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2025 clearly demonstrates that modern cybersecurity requires a comprehensive, proactive, and intelligent approach. The Softprom solutions portfolio, which includes leading global vendors, fully aligns with these global trends.

Note: This material is an adaptation and analysis based on the Gartner report, Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2025.