Sophie Bovy
Expanding Forensic Investigations Across Cloud, On-Prem, and Beyond
We are excited to share that Gartner® has named Binalyze a Sample Vendor in its latest Emerging Tech Impact Radar: Cloud Security (Report accessible to Gartner subscribers only). The report states Cloud Investigation and Response Automation (CIRA) as an emerging technology.
This marks the 4th time Binalyze has been mentioned in Gartner reports covering CIRA, cloud forensics, incident response and Investigation & Response Automation solutions*. We believe this continued recognition underscores the increasing importance of automated, forensic-level investigation capabilities in today’s modern SOC.
For large enterprises and MSSPs managing multi-cloud and hybrid infrastructures, efficient, scalable investigations are no longer optional—they’re essential to achieving a cyber resilient program. Traditional forensic tools weren’t built for today’s speed, scale, and automation needs. That’s where CIRA is making an impact—delivering forensic-level insights at scale, without the complexity.
What Does Gartner Say About CIRA?
Gartner defines Cloud Investigation and Response Automation (CIRA) as “an emerging technology that forensically collects, analyzes and applies analytics and machine learning to cloud and various forensic data sources. The defining goal of these offerings is to forensically analyze incidents, find and collect related artifacts, and correlate log events in support of comprehensive investigations of confirmed threats. These tools are also leveraged for human resource violations, legal cases and data breach events for legal cases or law enforcement.” As noted in the research, “CIRA’s adoption and use are expected to contribute to new cloud environment implementations, cost savings from automation, enhanced customer IR times, better visibility to support cloud-based IR processes and a reduction in human error.”
Scaling Investigation Readiness for the Modern Enterprise
Even the most mature security teams today face a massive challenge—the need to investigate and hunt for threats across sprawling, multi-cloud, hybrid, and on-prem infrastructures. Visibility gaps, data fragmentation, and manual processes slow down investigations and hinder response efforts.
CIRA, powered by smart automation, transforms investigation workflows by:
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Speed at Scale – Automates forensic data collection and analysis across hybrid and multi-cloud environments
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Deep Visibility – Surfaces and prioritizes forensic-level insights and findings
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Smarter Automation – Enhances analyst workflows with intelligent automation for faster, conclusive investigations
Binalyze AIR: Elevating Investigation Capabilities
Binalyze AIR has been leading the way in automating forensic investigation across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments—delivering a comprehensive approach to investigation readiness for large enterprises and MSSPs. Our platform:
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Provides unified forensic visibility across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments
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Automates the entire investigation cycle—from collection to analysis to reporting
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Leverages smart automation to surface critical insights and enable faster, more conclusive decision-making
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Integrates seamlessly with SIEM, E/XDR, and SOAR to drive conclusive, real-time investigations
As CIRA adoption grows, it’s clear that investigation and response must be forensic-driven, automated, and scalable to meet today’s security challenges. At Binalyze, we’re driving this shift—empowering enterprises and MSSPs with smart automation and end-to-end investigation readiness.
Want to learn more about the impact of CIRA and how Binalyze AIR is transforming investigations? Read our in-depth blog on CIRA here.
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