Continuous Offensive Security Outlook 2026
As 2026 approaches, enterprises are reaching a critical inflection
point. Traditional, point-in-time security strategies cannot keep
pace with the realities of today’s dynamic threat landscape.
Strong Market Interest in Continuous Offensive Security
Organizations clearly recognize the need for change, with only 18% considering their current security tools sufficient. Half of the respondents prioritize enhanced threat intelligence capabilities, indicating a desire for more proactive security approaches. While interest in CTEM is high, organizations seek solutions that address both implementation complexity and budget constraints.
What’s Inside the Report
This report was built after surveying 263 leading enterprise IT and security professionals through an agnostic 3rd party research firm, which revealed the challenges were even more widespread than expected.
Cybersecurity Controls and Processes
To begin, each organization was asked how confident they are in their current security controls. 64% of respondents expressed significant concerns about the effectiveness of their cybersecurity efforts.
Tracking IT Asset Inventories
Defending the attack surface poses a fundamental challenge: organizations struggle to track their IT assets effectively.
SecOps Teams Face a Heavy Vulnerability Workload
The survey findings reveal widespread challenges with vulnerability management, particularly within Security Operations (SecOps) teams.
Risk Detection Through Multiple Sources
SecOps teams face several key battles combating risk detection. When asked about their most frustrating aspects of threat and vulnerability management.
A Shift to Continuous Offensive Security
Organizations overwhelmingly recognize the need for continuous threat testing and management, with 90% of respondents believing their security would benefit from such an approach.
Respondent Demographic Summary
The survey respondents represent a diverse cross-section of IT and security leadership across enterprise organizations.
Strong Market Interest in Continuous Offensive Security
Organizations clearly recognize the need for change, with only 18% considering their current security tools sufficient. Half of the respondents prioritize enhanced threat intelligence capabilities, indicating a desire for more proactive security approaches. While interest in CTEM is high, organizations seek solutions that address both implementation complexity and budget constraints.
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