This IDC study presents a five-year forecast for the threat intelligence market for 2025–2029."Threat intelligence is no longer just a cybersecurity asset — it's a business enabler," says Monika Soltysik, senior research analyst, Security and Trust, IDC. "Organizations that embed threat intelligence into their security and risk frameworks gain a strategic advantage by improving threat response, reducing operational blind spots, and aligning security with broader business objectives.
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Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Adopt Flexible Pricing Models to Increase Accessibility and ROI
Improve Threat Intelligence Quality to Reduce False Positives and Alert Fatigue
Customize Threat Intelligence to a Business' IT Environment
Market Forecast
Threat Intelligence Forecast
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
The Convergence of Threat Intelligence and Security Platforms
The Power of Dominant Security Vendors
AI and Machine Learning Enhancing Threat Intelligence Capabilities
Inhibitors
Market Consolidation Favors Large Security Vendors, Challenging Standalone TI Providers
Cost Barriers and Justifying ROI on Threat Intelligence Investments
Significant Market Developments
The Impact of Generative AI on Threat Intelligence
M&A and Market Consolidation Among Vendors
Geopolitical Tensions, Economic Policies, and the Rise of Nation-State Threat Intelligence
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Methodology
Related Research
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