Hype Cycle^TM for Security Operations, 2025

Download Gartner Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2025 report to learn:

• Where AI SOC agents appear on the Hype Cycle and how they’re defined
• How AI is being applied to alert triage, enrichment, and investigation workflows
• The difference between AI assistants and AI agents, including use cases and adoption
• How organizations are using AI to address resource constraints in security operations
• Key trends shaping SecOps in 2025, including exposure management and tool consolidation

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Gartner Reports: Gartner, Hype Cycle for Security Operations, 2025, Jonathan Nunez, Darren Livingstone, 23 June 2025

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