Gartner® Hype Cycle™ for Security Operations, 2026

Gain insights into the future of security operations.

Discover why Gartner highlights CTEM, Continuous Threat Exposure Validation (CTV), and Continuous Testing as key capabilities shaping modern security operations.

Rootshell is recognised as one of the Continuous Testing vendors included in the report.
Gartner, Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2026, Darren Livingstone, Jonathan Nunez, 5 June 2026.

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    What You'll Learn

    Why Continuous Threat Exposure Management is becoming a strategic priority for organizations.

    How Continuous Threat Exposure Validations (CTV) strengthens security assurance.

    The role of testing and where continuous testing fits within modern security operations.

    Which emerging technologies security leaders should be evaluating.

    Learning about practical guidance to help reduce real-world cyber exposure. 

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    Operationalizing Continuous Threat Exposure Management.

    Our security experts leverage AI and the Rootshell Platform to continuously discover, prioritize and validate the exposures that pose the greatest risk to your organization.

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    Gain Gartner’s perspective on the future of security operations. 

    Evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact

    Benchmark your security strategy against industry trends and peers.

    Discover where Continuous Testing fits in the security ecosystem.

    Build a stronger exposure management program with confidence. 

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