Analyst Report

Stop Guessing. Start Protecting.

Most enterprises are failing to reduce threat exposure because they rely on unrealistic, siloed self-assessments and reactive cybersecurity methods or tools that miss what matters most.

Security operations leaders can use the CTEM framework to transform reactive security postures into proactive defense strategies that adapt to evolving threats in real-time.

This essential Gartner^® research reveals why traditional cybersecurity programs fall short and provides a proven roadmap for implementing Continuous Threat Exposure Management (CTEM) that actually mitigates threats.

Download “Use Continuous Threat Exposure Management to Reduce Cyberattacks” from Gartner analysts Jonathan Nunez, Pete Shoard, and Mitchell Schneider.

Inside this research, you’ll discover how to:

• Continuously identify real vulnerabilities across your entire attack surface
• Prioritize threats based on actual business impact, not just severity scores
• Validate your security controls are working as intended
• Move beyond tool-centric thinking to build adaptive programs
• Mature your CTEM initiative from inception to full operational maturity

Download Your Free Copy Today, Compliments of Forescout

---

Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in its research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s research organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Gartner, Use Continuous Threat Exposure Management to Reduce Cyberattacks, Jonathan Nunez, Pete Shoard, Mitchell Schneider, 16 July 2025.

GARTNER is a registered trademark and service mark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and internationally, MAGIC QUADRANT is a registered trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates and is used herein with permission. All rights reserved.