MI-One Issue #11 - Orion Edition

We kick off into 2025 by revisiting industry and integration trends that will surely shape the coming year.

Anmol Jain

— 9 min read
MI-One Issue #11 - Orion Edition

Hello there and welcome back.


Traditionally, the first month of the year is a time for making bold predictions or setting extravagant goals, many of which will unfortunately be forgotten as the year progresses.


Rather than retread those same old waters, let’s try a slightly different tradition - one that’s grounded in the lessons of the past as we look to the future.


So, as we kick off 2025 with our first newsletter of the year, we’d like to take a moment to revisit some key observations from the industry and third-party integration trends we witnessed and expect to continue shaping the way forward.


A few of the major trends we’ve seen this past year and which we expect to continue making waves are:

  1. Autonomous Security Operations Center (ASOC) is currently the industry’s north star, with AI being the key driver of this shift. As AI models continue to mature, the growth of hyperautomation is becoming a major trend serving as a foundation for achieving ASOC's objectives. We are seeing hyperautomation apps/platforms with hundreds of integrations, offering not only lightweight integrations but also incorporating complex SOC workflows.


    In addition to pure-play hyperautomation platforms like Torq and Tines, the larger platforms are launching their own hyperautomation platforms. For example, CrowdStrike’s Foundry and Fusion SOAR, SentinelOne’s Singularity Hyperautomation, Google Security Operations, Palo Alto Networks continuing enhancements to Cortex  XSOAR, and the like.  


    Taken as a whole, the trend is clear—hyperautomation is here to stay, reshaping how security operations are managed. Integrating with hyperautomation tools will be key for point solutions to serve a larger ecosystem.


  2. The convergence of cybersecurity with IT is another trend we are observing and there is a rise in organizations demanding deeper integration with IT workflows and data repositories. For instance, ServiceNow Security Operations allows seamless collaboration between IT and security teams during incident response, while Splunk integrates IT monitoring with SIEM capabilities, providing a unified view of operations and security. Similarly, platforms like Microsoft Sentinel and Palo Alto Networks Cortex XSIAM connect security tools with datastore solutions to enable advanced analytics and proactive threat detection across hybrid environments.


  3. As platformization continues to dominate and replace traditional offerings, the way in which point solution applications integrate with large platforms within ecosystems is also evolving. Traditional siloed integrations which were designed to function in isolation are increasingly falling short. Cybersecurity platforms like Palo Alto Networks are at the forefront of this transformation, leading the shift toward ecosystem-centric integration. For instance, Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex XSOAR highlights the transition from standalone tools to collaborative platforms. We are seeing similar strategies being adopted by other major players, particularly among companies that have been acquisitive in recent years and have now integrated their acquisitions into a unified, more powerful offering. As a result, we expect the integration framework to evolve, which will likely influence how future integrations are built. It will be fascinating to watch how this all unfolds in the coming year.


  4. The demand for integration with cloud security platforms continues to grow, driven by the rise of Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) solutions. Platforms like Cyera, Dig Security (now part of Palo Alto Networks), and Rubrik demonstrate how DSPM bridges cloud and data security, enabling real-time data flow monitoring, anomaly detection, and extended threat detection. These solutions integrate seamlessly with major cloud providers such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, as well as native tools like AWS GuardDuty and Azure Security Center, ensuring comprehensive protection. While on-premises tool integrations are declining, cloud platforms like Wiz, Palo Alto Networks Prisma Cloud, and CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security remain the top choice for modern organizations. This convergence of cloud and data security reflects the growing need for unified cybersecurity strategies to protect both infrastructure (public-facing storage buckets, insecure API configurations, and shadow data repositories) and sensitive data (PII, financial records).


  5. The larger players in the ecosystem have already rolled out their first generation of AI features, and these will become much more capable over time. Customers are now expecting most platforms to incorporate AI into their core offering - not just for threat detection, but also in summarizing the security posture to assist with Analyst fatigue. All Data Lake providers will require high quality, curated datasets of security event schemas in order to effectively train their AI models.


These developments hint at a transformative year ahead for security integrations and automation. As platforms become more sophisticated and interconnected, the need for seamless integration capabilities has never been more critical.


Let's take a deeper deeper dive into what's been happening in the world of cyber security this past month.

Before you go…


As we embark on a new year, we remain committed to building a more secure and innovative future together. If you're planning to attend any of these industry events, we would be delighted to connect with you.

  1. Black Hat Asia, April 1 — April 4, 2025, Singapore

  2. RSAC,  April 28 — May 1, 2025, San Francisco


Feel free to drop us a note at connect@metronlabs.com, and we’ll be sure to reach out to coordinate.

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