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Why CISOs Buy Runtime Security

In-depth research exploring CISO purchasing decisions for runtime security. Understanding the shift from preventive to detective controls in cloud-native environments.

15-page report
15 min read
May 2026
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Independent analyst data from Forrester, Gartner, IDC, Google Cloud, and Info-Tech Research Group examining what drives CISO investments in runtime security.

15 pages
In-depth research & analysis
5 sources
Leading analyst firms
91%
Enterprises hit by supply chain attacks
$10.22M
Average U.S. breach cost
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What's Inside the Report

📊 The CISO Budget Reality

2025-2026 spending trends, budget allocation priorities, and where runtime security fits in CNAPP investments.

🎯 What CISOs Actually Evaluate

Five critical dimensions CISOs use to evaluate security solutions, backed by research from leading analyst firms.

📈 Market Forces Driving Demand

Software supply chain risk, AI threat acceleration, compliance evolution, and escalating breach costs.

🏢 Vendor Perspectives

Market observations from cybersecurity vendors actively operating in the runtime security space.

✅ Practical Evaluation Framework

Five critical dimensions with specific questions CISOs ask when evaluating runtime security vendors.

📉 Independent Data Sources

All claims backed by citations from Forrester, Gartner, IDC, Verizon DBIR, IBM breach studies, and more.

Key Findings

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91% of enterprises experienced software supply chain incidents in the past year (Forrester 2025)
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90% of CISOs anticipate budget increases, with application security as the top priority (Forrester)
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By 2029, 60% of enterprises without unified CNAPP will lack visibility into cloud attack surface (Gartner)
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Average U.S. data breach cost: $10.22 million, up 9% year-over-year (IBM 2025)
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30% of all data breaches involve third-party vendors, taking 267 days to detect (Verizon DBIR)

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