Veriti was named as a Sample Provider for PCD Solutions in the 2024 Gartner® Emerging Tech: Top Challenges in Preemptive Cyber Defense Report 

Reactive solutions like detection and response have long been at the forefront of security strategies. However as cyber threats grow more sophisticated. Veriti is proud to be recognized as a Sample Provider for preemptive cyber defense solutions. We believe that this recognition underscores Veriti’s dedication to providing proactive and comprehensive protection. 

According to Gartner, “Years ago, budgets were allocated to detection and response rather than prevention because prevention controls were failing. We now need to shift back to preemptive cyber defense and upgrade to the latest generation of preemptive defense technologies.”  

In contrast to traditional detection and response models that react to attacks already underway, preemptive cyber defense aims to anticipate and neutralize threats before they materialize. 

Understanding Preemptive Cyber Defense 

Preemptive cyber defense is a rapidly emerging trend and technology category that seeks to address cybersecurity risks before they become incidents. In our view, by identifying and managing vulnerabilities and potential attack pathways proactively, preemptive solutions enhance security postures by removing threat exposures and minimizing entry points for attackers. 

Gartner’s report states, “Preemptive cyber defense is an emerging trend and related set of technologies that are focused on proactively deflecting and defending against cyberthreats by identifying and mitigating likely attack vectors and related vulnerabilities and exposures before they can be exploited. Unlike traditional reactive methods (like detection and response) that wait for attackers to make the first move, preemptive cyber defense solutions focus on getting ahead of potential attackers and removing threat exposures.”  We believe that this approach changes the game by allowing security teams to reduce the number of incidents they face, the time needed to respond, and the overall impact of any security events. 

Technologies Powering Preemptive Cyber Defense 

The technologies enabling preemptive cyber defense are innovative and adaptive, incorporating advancements such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). These technologies perform predictive analysis on threat intelligence data to anticipate potential risks. “This rapidly growing category of emerging technologies includes new solutions that incorporate AI and machine learning (ML) to perform predictive analytics on security threat intelligence data. By combining advanced deception technologies and predefined or AI-generated playbooks and recommendations, these solutions enhance and reduce demand on threat detection and response simultaneously,” as noted in Gartner’s report.  

One of the Gartner recommendations states, “Evaluate preemptive cybersecurity solutions versus detection and response to enhance defense against ransomware and AI-driven attacks.” We believe that this layered approach ensures that organizations are well-prepared for the latest threats while also maintaining resilience against unforeseen vulnerabilities. 

Veriti’s Role in Preemptive Cyber Defense 

Veriti’s Automated Security Control Assessment (ASCA) solution is uniquely positioned to meet the demands of preemptive cyber defense, providing organizations to reduce tool complexity, eliminate misconfigurations and automate remediation to enhance business operations. Here’s how Veriti’s ASCA solution delivers value and protection: 

• Non-Intrusive Assessment: Automatically identify exposures, understand their root cause, and fortify your defenses. By continuously analyzing your security controls, Veriti provides data-driven insights that simplify investigations and reduces MTTR dramatically. 

• Proactive Monitoring: Seamless and agentless evaluation. Non-intrusive assessment process empowers you to easily identify security misconfigurations, understand their root causes, and fortify your defenses. Continuously. 

• Safe Vulnerability Remediation: Veriti leverages advanced machine learning and predictive models to implement remediation actions without disrupting critical 
• business functions. 

We think that Veriti’s recognition in the Gartner report underscores our commitment to providing proactive, integrated solutions that meet the demands of today’s complex threat environment. By implementing Veriti’s ASCA solution, organizations can stay ahead of cyber threats, maintain operational continuity, and strengthen their security resilience. 

Preemptive defense is more than just a trend; it’s the future of cybersecurity. To see how Veriti can help transform your organization’s security posture, reach out to schedule a demo with our experts today. 

Read more about Veriti’s recognition: Veriti was recognized as a Representative Vendor for the Pure-Play ASCA category in the 2024 Gartner® Innovation Insight: Automated Security Control Assessment. 

Gartner subscribers can access the full Emerging Tech: Top Challenges in Preemptive 

Cyber Defense report on the Gartner website. 

Gartner, Emerging Tech: Top Challenges in Preemptive Cyber Defense, Lawrence Pingree, Isy Bangurah, Luis Castillo, Walker Black, 22 October 2024. 

Gartner, Innovation Insight: Automated Security Control Assessment, By Evgeny Mirolyubov, 29 August 2024. 

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