We are currently in the process of pre-defining the next categories of solutions that will be featured in the upcoming Cyberhive Matrix. As we shape this framework, we highly value the insights and expertise of the CISO community.

We would love to hear your thoughts on the most critical cybersecurity challenges and solution areas that should be included. Your feedback will help ensure that the Cyberhive Matrix remains relevant and aligned with the evolving needs of security leaders.

Key research Topics that we would like to discuss to further see whether to include them.

• Data Security Platforms
• Enterprise Secrets Management
• Identity Fabrics
• Attack Surface Management (ASM)
• Identity Verification
• Cloud Infrastructure Entitlement Management (CIEM)
• Identity Access Management
• Fraud Reduction Intelligence Platforms (FRIP)
• Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP)
• Policy-Based Access Management (PBAM)
• API Security Management
• Email Security
• Web Application Firewalls (WAF)
• GenAI Security
• Passwordless Authentication for Consumers
• Access Controls for SAP Environments
• Software Supply Chain Security
• Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)

On the general timeline for the next edition of the Matrix

• First, discussing new categories within the Matrix with the Task Force and within the CISO Community. (March-April)
• Second, sending out the call for listed companies and start gathering information ( mid- April)
• Third, have a set of calls and emails to gather all the information. (April- June)
• Fourth: checking all the results from the pre-initial scoring (June- August)
• Fifth: sharing the results and gathering the feedback (September- October)
• Sixth: release of the Matrix (October/November).

Please feel free to share your input below in the comments or reach out to me, Guillermo Ferrer: guillermo.ferrer@ecs-org.eu