Gartner: Preemptive Cybersecurity To Dominate 50% Of Security Spend By 203
Help Net Security, Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025
By 2030, preemptive cybersecurity solutions will account for 50% of IT security spending, up from less than 5% in 2024, replacing standalone detection and response (DR) solutions as the preferred approach to defend against cyberthreats, according to Gartner.
Preemptive cybersecurity technologies use advanced AI and ML to anticipate and neutralize threats before they materialize. It includes capabilities such as predictive threat intelligence, advanced deception and automated moving target defense.
These technologies give organizations a way to access sensitive data in secure environments while keeping an eye on things in real time. They can even spot unauthorized access or tampering early on. Using advanced obfuscation is also essential for staying resilient against ransomware, APTs, and AI-driven cyberattacks.