Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Security Operations, 2026
Explore Gartner perspective on emerging trends and evolving priorities in security operations and understand how organizations are adapting to changes in threat detection, exposure management, and threat intelligence.
As cybersecurity leaders navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, many organizations are reevaluating traditional approaches to security operations. Rapid innovation, AI-driven change, and evolving attack methods are creating pressure to modernize architectures and prioritize investments that support measurable outcomes.
In this research, Gartner examines the technologies and services shaping security operations and highlights key trends influencing the future of threat detection, investigation, exposure management, and cyberthreat intelligence. We believe the report provides valuable insight into emerging capabilities and considerations for building resilient and effective security programs.
Access the report to gain a better understanding of Gartner analysts’ perspective on the technologies, practices, and market shifts influencing security operations.
Key Topics Include:
- Trends impacting threat detection, investigation, and response architectures
- The continued evolution of continuous threat exposure management (CTEM)
- Changes occurring across cyberthreat intelligence and intelligence operations
- Considerations for evaluating emerging technologies amid rapid innovation
- Approaches organizations may use to align security investments with operational priorities and business objectives
Learn how Gartner approaches security operations trends and explores ways organizations can build more resilient and adaptable cybersecurity programs.
Gartner®, Hype Cycle™ for Security Operations, 2026
By Darren Livingstone and Jonathan Nunez, 5 June 2026
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In our opinion, the Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Security Operations examines emerging technologies, services, and trends that influence how organizations detect, investigate, and manage cyber threats. The research explores developments across security operations and provides perspective on the maturity and impact of evolving capabilities.
Security operations continue to evolve as organizations address increasingly complex threats, changing architectures, and expanding attack surfaces. Understanding industry trends can help support conversations around operational priorities, risk management, and cybersecurity strategy.
Continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) is an approach that focuses on continuously identifying, validating, and prioritizing exposures. Organizations often use CTEM principles to support proactive security programs and strengthen resilience against evolving threats.
Organizations are evaluating new approaches to threat detection, cyberthreat intelligence, and exposure management while balancing operational complexity and business priorities. Different technologies and services may be used to support security operations modernization efforts.
Cybersecurity leaders are increasingly focused on technologies that support measurable outcomes and align with organizational objectives. Evaluating emerging capabilities can help inform investment decisions and long-term cybersecurity planning.