SE Labs launches PIVOT cybersecurity vendor testing program
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SE Labs has launched PIVOT, a six-month testing program that compares how cybersecurity vendors defend against nation-state groups and other attack techniques, giving buyers a new benchmark for product selection. The program was unveiled on September 15 and is scheduled to publish results in January 2027. It brings in major vendors including Broadcom, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and Sophos. The testing is designed to show not just detection, but how far an attacker can progress and what defenders can see during an intrusion.
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16.09.2026 12:00 2 articles · 3h ago
SE Labs launches PIVOT cybersecurity vendor testing program
Initial DisclosureSE Labs unveils PIVOT, a six-month testing program based in Wimbledon that stress tests cybersecurity vendors against nation-state groups and other threat actors by impersonating complete attack chains across ransomware, malware and phishing. Broadcom, CrowdStrike, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks and Sophos are among the vendors already confirmed, and evaluation results are expected in January 2027.
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- Major Cyber Threat Detection Vendors Shift from MITRE to UK Testing Program — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 16.09.2026 12:00
- Major Cyber Threat Detection Vendors Shift from MITRE to UK Testing Program — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 16.09.2026 12:00
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16.09.2026 12:00 1 articles · 3h ago
SE Labs says Gartner and Forrester will verify PIVOT evidence
Industry Or Public Sector UpdateSE Labs says the underlying evidence for PIVOT will be reviewed by independent analysts from Gartner and Forrester before publication, so security leaders can compare vendor results without relying only on SE Labs’ conclusions. The program is intended to help vendors identify gaps in their security solutions and help buyers understand how products detect, interrupt or still allow attacker progression.
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- Major Cyber Threat Detection Vendors Shift from MITRE to UK Testing Program — www.infosecurity-magazine.com — 16.09.2026 12:00