Crisis/Emergency Management Solutions help organizations consistently orchestrate and manage the data, resources, expenditures, communications and tasks used for response, recovery and restoration activities during and after a crisis. C/EMP solutions are also used to analyze the changing conditions during a crisis to ensure situational awareness as well as to ensure crisis/emergency management (C/EM) procedures are in compliance with government emergency management standards. Historically, C/EMP solutions have been used by government agencies, utilities and transportation organizations to manage the large public safety impacts of a crisis. However, other industries, including financial services and HDOs, are starting to use C/EMP solutions to demonstrate command and control across a mix of internal and external stakeholders during crisis events, as well as to align with national emergency/incident response management frameworks
Gartner defines an endpoint protection platform (EPP) as security software designed to protect managed endpoints — including desktop PCs, laptop PCs, virtual desktops, mobile devices and, in some cases, servers — against known and unknown malicious attacks. EPPs provide capabilities for security teams to investigate and remediate incidents that evade prevention controls. EPP products are delivered as software agents, deployed to endpoints, and connected to centralized security analytics and management consoles. EPPs provide a defensive security control to protect end-user endpoints against known and unknown malware infections and file-less attacks using a combination of security techniques (such as static and behavioral analysis) and attack surface reduction capabilities (such as device control, host firewall management and application control). EPP prevention and protection capabilities are deployed as a part of a defense-in-depth strategy to help reduce the endpoint attack surface and minimize the risk of compromise. EPP detection and response capabilities are used to uncover, investigate and respond to endpoint threats that evade security protection, often as a part of broader threat detection, investigation and response (TDIR) capable products.
IT Resilience Orchestration (ITRO) solutions are chiefly aimed at helping to improve the reliability, speed and granularity of workload recovery due to unplanned outages by automating disaster recovery (DR) processes while lowering costs of DR exercising and DR operations staff. Gartner’s ITRO definition focuses on tools that support a majority of these capabilities: • Automated failover, failback and availability/continuity management • Replication and orchestration • Discovery, dependency mapping and workload analysis • DR management and run book creation • Reporting and validation of recovery capability
Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) encompasses a suite of security practices and technologies dedicated to detecting, investigating, and responding to threats that target digital identities within an organization. As identity-related attacks such as compromised credentials, privilege escalation, and unauthorized access become increasingly common, ITDR solutions play a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive systems and data. These solutions work by continuously monitoring identity activities, analyzing behavioral patterns, and identifying anomalies that may signal malicious intent. When a threat is detected, ITDR tools empower security teams to respond rapidly through measures like isolating affected accounts, enforcing multi-factor authentication, or triggering automated remediation workflows. In an era where digital identities are a primary attack vector, ITDR is essential for strengthening an organization’s overall security posture. Who are the target users of Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) solutions? Primary users of ITDR solutions include security operations teams, IT administrators, and identity and access management (IAM) professionals within organizations of all sizes. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), compliance managers, and risk management teams also rely on ITDR to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce the risk of data breaches. These solutions are especially critical for, remote workforces, or heightened regulatory requirements. What are the core capabilities of Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) solutions? Anomaly-Based Threat Detection: Tracks identity behavior to detect unusual patterns like odd login times or access spikes that may signal compromised accounts or insider threats. Real-Time Alerting: Delivers instant notifications when identity-related risks are detected, helping security teams act before damage occurs. Automated Threat Response: Takes immediate action such as locking accounts or triggering MFA to contain threats without waiting for manual intervention. What are the benefits of Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) solutions? ITDR solutions help organizations proactively defend against identity-based attacks, reducing the risk of data breaches and operational disruptions. Security teams benefit from faster threat detection and response, improved visibility into identity-related risks, and reduced manual workloads through automation. Executives and compliance leaders gain confidence in their organization’s ability to meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive information, ultimately enhancing the organization’s reputation and resilience against evolving cyber threats.