ExtraHop is a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Network Analysis and Visibility Solutions

Forrester has just published The Forrester Wave™: Network Analysis and Visibility (NAV) Solutions, Q4 2025 and the news couldn't be better: ExtraHop is a Leader!

We have continued to aggressively build upon our modern NDR platform, delivering solutions our customers want – and need – as the threat landscape rapidly evolves. It is this commitment to performance, reliability, and innovation that not only helps our customers stay ahead, but also drives our continued market relevance and recognition.

The results speak for themselves: In addition to this latest recognition, ExtraHop has also been named a Leader in every other major Network Detection and Response (NDR) and NAV report in the last 12 months.

Consistency is the clearest sign of a trustworthy partner, and our track record is built on an established platform that truly differentiates itself in the market.

We Don’t Compromise on Threat Detection

The core function of any NAV or NDR solution is non-negotiable: If it fails at deep, real-time threat detection, it serves as little more than a costly network monitor.

In the 2025 Forrester Wave for NAV, ExtraHop received the highest possible scores in multiple threat detection-related criteria, including Detection Accuracy, Threat Hunting, Asset Discovery, Encrypted Traffic Analysis, and Framework Mapping.

Stop Lateral Movement with Decryption

Lateral movement is arguably one of the most dangerous phases of a cyberattack. In recent disruptive breaches, including ChangeHealthcare and MOVEit, lateral movement enabled attackers to expand their footprint, exfiltrate data at-scale, and cause widespread disruption across hundreds of organizations.

Detecting this stealthy behavior critically requires visibility into encrypted traffic, where adversaries often hide. As Forrester notes in the report, “Decryption capabilities significantly enhance threat detection efficacy.”

In the Forrester Wave, ExtraHop was the only vendor to receive the highest score possible in the Encrypted Traffic Analysis criterion. According to the report, “ExtraHop’s ability to natively decrypt by extending beyond standard TLS or SSL protocols, such as Microsoft protocol decryption, is a differentiator for deeper traffic analysis and comprehensive detection of lateral movement.”

Identify More Threats with Comprehensive MITRE ATT&CK Framework Coverage

The ExtraHop modern NDR platform also provides broad coverage of the MITRE ATT&CK framework, giving security teams clear visibility into attacker tactics and techniques.

As the Forrester report states, “Its MITRE ATT&CK framework mapping and visualizations are intuitive and superior to others in this evaluation.”

ExtraHop was the only vendor to receive a 5/5 in the Framework Mapping criterion.

We’re Purpose-Built to Secure the Hybrid Enterprise

The vast scale and inherent complexity of enterprise networks are not just a challenge; they are a magnet for sophisticated adversaries. Defending them requires more than just innovative technology; it demands a provider with proven expertise and solutions specifically engineered for their needs.

Scale with Confidence as Your Network Evolves

ExtraHop’s origins in high-performance network performance monitoring (NPM) equipped it to handle the scale and inherent complexity of enterprise networks from day one. This enables the modern NDR platform to move at the speed of the network, decoding numerous protocols to provide comprehensive visibility into the intricate operations of hybrid environments.

By offering a single, unified view for both security and operations, ExtraHop directly addresses key organizational pain points, eliminating tool sprawl and data silos between the SOC and NOC for faster, more effective cross-functional response.

Cut Through the Noise

For an enterprise operating at massive scale, the sheer volume of security data can create debilitating alert fatigue – filled with false positives – and slow down critical response times.

In the Forrester Wave, ExtraHop scored a 5/5 in the detection accuracy criterion.

By applying advanced machine learning and behavioral analysis to network traffic, ExtraHop achieves superior detection accuracy, suppressing false alarms and instantly prioritizing high-fidelity alerts so enterprise security teams can focus on critical, high-risk events.

We Future-Proof Your Security So You Can Focus on Today

ExtraHop is actively looking toward the future, ensuring that its modern NDR platform supports customers’ long-term success and growth.

In the Forrester Wave, ExtraHop scored a 5/5 in the Vision, Innovation, and Roadmap criteria. “With strong alignment between its vision and investments, the company is well-positioned to deliver substantial value while maintaining a strong user/analyst experience,” the report states.

Keep Pace with Evolving Threats

As the attack surface rapidly expands, traditional NDR and NAV solutions struggle to keep pace. The ExtraHop modern NDR platform is strategically designed to evolve with the enterprise, ensuring it is always prepared for the future and whatever comes next.

According to the report, “Continued enhancements in sensors, hardware, IoT/OT visibility, cloud infrastructure, threat detection and identity management position ExtraHop for success in terms of both coverage and context.”

We Don’t Just Earn Recognition, We Deliver Results

ExtraHop is consistently recognized for its innovative solutions delivering tangible value to customers around the globe. Our position in the Forrester Wave adds to continuous recognition from the analyst community over the last year.

• ExtraHop was named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Network Detection and Response.
• ExtraHop was recognized as a Leader and Outperformer in the 2025 GigaOm Radar for Network Detection and Response (NDR) Solutions.
• ExtraHop was named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Network Detection and Response (NDR) 2024 Vendor Assessment.

Consistent analyst recognition is ultimately rooted in the real-world success of our customers. For the world's most complex organizations, ExtraHop is a definitive source of network truth, providing the confidence they need to detect and stop threats faster.

• "You deploy ExtraHop, now you have the ability to see everything. Without that data, you’re operating partially or completely blind. There is no other technology outside of NDR that can give you that, and in my professional opinion, ExtraHop is the best NDR.” — Lee Chieffalo, Technical Director, Viasat
• “Before ExtraHop, we had limited visibility into what was going on in the cloud, but with RevealX, we can quickly identify vulnerabilities and exploits and understand how our applications are performing in the cloud.” — John Kreis, IT Architect - Network Security, Ulta Beauty
• “With ExtraHop RevealX, we have forensic knowledge at our fingertips that helps us stop attacks cold – before they can impact our systems or our customers’ systems.” — Todd Williams, Vice President, Security Operations, MEDHOST
• “RevealX provides more accurate and detailed detection information than other solutions, which means we can resolve network and application performance issues before they impact customers, and detect threats before attackers can achieve their goals.” — Rahmat Nugraha, Chief of Cybersecurity Architecture, OCBC Indonesia

We Don't Just Follow the Market, We Shape It to Keep Your Security Ahead

In today's landscape, securing the enterprise demands a partner with deep, proven experience that can evolve alongside your complex, hybrid environment. Generic security is simply no longer an option. You need a solution whose threat detection capabilities reliably identify both known vulnerabilities and emerging threats before they can cause irreversible damage.

With ExtraHop, you gain exactly that strategic advantage. We remain dedicated to building a platform that delivers the clarity, speed, and intelligence required to outpace adversaries and ensure continuous resilience, guaranteeing your security posture is strong, both now and into the future.

But don’t just take our word for it.

Access your complimentary copy of The Forrester Wave™: Network Analysis and Visibility Solutions, Q4 2025 report today.

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