Cybersecurity has been stuck in reaction mode for too long. Detect, respond, patch, repeat. That cycle isn’t working anymore. Threat actors are moving faster, scaling wider, and using AI to outpace defenders.

This is why we believe the recent report from Gartner®, The Rise of AI-Based Predictive Threat Intelligence, matters. In our opinion, it validates what we at EclecticIQ have been building towards, a decisive shift from reactive defense to predictive, preemptive security.

From reaction to prediction: a new chapter in cyber defense

The report makes the case clearly that predictive threat intelligence (PTI) isn’t a ‘nice-to-have.’ It’s no longer optional, it’s a business-critical investment. Why? Because we believe enterprises that can forecast likely threats before they land will avoid the costs of recovery, reputational damage, and lost trust.

This is about more than technology. It’s about changing the posture of cybersecurity itself from scrambling after attackers to actively outmaneuvering them.

What we feel predictive intelligence delivers

• Foresight – spotting attack vectors before they’re exploited.
• Context – understanding not just what’s happening, but who’s behind it and why.
• Actionability – integrating with SIEM, SOAR, XDR and other tools so intelligence triggers real defensive moves, not just another alert.
• Adaptability – continuously learning from outcomes to refine predictions and stay aligned with the threat landscape.

This isn’t theory. It’s happening now. From anticipating malware strains to blocking malicious infrastructure before it’s weaponized, PTI is already proving its value.

Why recognition from Gartner® matters

We believe this recognition puts us shoulder-to-shoulder with established players and confirms that our focus on AI-driven predictive intelligence is the right path forward.

For our customers, it means confidence that our threat intelligence platform is being developed with their ever-evolving requirements in mind. For the market, it signals that predictive threat intelligence has moved from emerging concepts to critical capability.

What comes next

Security vendor Hyas has reported the creation of AI-generated polymorphic malware called BlackMamba, through which a threat actor can leverage AI to combine seemingly innocuous behaviors in highly unusual ways. That’s the world we’re defending against.

In our view, the path ahead is clear:

• Predictive intelligence will define the next era of cyber defense.
• Enterprises that embrace it early will be positioned to reduce exposure and act faster than adversaries.
• EclecticIQ will continue to lead in building the capabilities that make this shift possible.

To move beyond reactive defense, predictive threat intelligence will become increasingly important for powering preemptive exposure management, and this recognition from Gartner® confirms it.

Gartner, Emerging Tech: The Rise of AI-Based Predictive Threat Intelligence, Emerging Tech and Trends Security Research Team, 11 June 2025

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