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EclecticIQ vs Hold Security, LLC

EclecticIQ is a global provider of threat intelligence technology and services. Hold Security, LLC is an Information Security, Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Risk Management and Incident Response company, helping businesses of all sizes stay secure. CISO Tribune files both under Threat intelligence. This page sets the two records side by side: what each sells, where it is based, who owns and funds it, the customers it names and its recent news, each fact numbered to its source.

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  • EclecticIQ
  • Hold Security, LLC
EclecticIQ vs Hold Security, LLC: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
EclecticIQEclecticIQ is a global provider of threat intelligence technology and services.eclecticiq.comHold Security, LLCHold Security, LLC is an Information Security, Threat Intelligence, Penetration Testing, Risk Management and Incident Response company, helping businesses of all sizes stay secure.holdsecurity.com
What it sells
  • Intelligence Center[4][6][8][9]EclecticIQ's AI-embedded threat intelligence platform. It is designed to enhance security operations.
  • Threat Scout[1]A tool teams use to gather and organize threat data.
  • Malware Sandbox[1]Detonates suspicious files and extracts IOCs.
  • Threat Intelligence Services[1][4][6]Indexes and correlates public and private resources on the Dark Web and Internet to identify malicious and threatening events.
  • Domain Integrity Service[2][4]Provides monitoring and alerting of domain names.
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Headquarters
Netherlands[2][3]Not stated on its pages
Founded
2014[2]Not stated on its pages
Ownership and funding
Privately held[2]Not stated on its pages
Named customers
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Recent news
  • April 13, 2026EclecticIQ appointed James O'Connor, previously its VP of Systems Engineering, as Chief Technology Officer.[12]
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Who it fits
From its own pages, EclecticIQ sells mainly to security teams that run threat intelligence and security operations work. The company says its products serve CTI teams and SOC teams. Its pages also address providers that deliver threat intelligence services to clients. EclecticIQ describes a major global bank as a customer that deployed its platform across global subsidiaries. The company says it collaborates with government and industry partners in the maritime and critical infrastructure space.From its own pages, Hold Security sells mainly to companies of all sizes. Hold Security designs its Threat Intelligence Services to assist organizations in monitoring the Dark Web. Companies that develop their own software, or want to verify that vendor software contains no undiscovered vulnerabilities, are among those Hold Security says it can help. Hold Security also directs its incident response work at companies that encounter ransomware, APTs, Nation State targeting or suspected cyber fraud or theft. Organizations that want to verify organizational controls around regulatory levels, human resources and data classification are another group Hold Security addresses.
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September 27, 2026October 30, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Threat intelligence is the primary category of both EclecticIQ and Hold Security, LLC.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Hold Security, LLC is also filed under Digital risk protection, Penetration testing and red team services and Incident response and forensics.
  • EclecticIQ lists Intelligence Center, Threat Scout and Malware Sandbox. Hold Security, LLC lists Threat Intelligence Services and Domain Integrity Service.
  • EclecticIQ is headquartered in Netherlands.
  • EclecticIQ was founded in 2014.
  • EclecticIQ is privately held.

What it sells: EclecticIQ

What Intelligence Center does[4][6][8][9]
EclecticIQ Intelligence Center is the AI-embedded platform designed to enhance security operations. The platform normalizes data into STIX 2.1 and EIQ-JSON formats. Custom, role-specific dashboards and an Observable Risk Score feature help teams track and prioritize threats.
What Threat Scout does[1]
Threat Scout is named among the tools teams use to gather and organize data on the platform. The other collection methods named are automated feeds, custom uploads and flexible integrations.

What it sells: Hold Security, LLC

What Domain Integrity Service does[2][4]
Hold Security's Domain Integrity Service provides monitoring and alerting of domain names. Domain Integrity Service offers portal access or customized reports created by Hold Security analysts.

Questions about EclecticIQ and Hold Security, LLC

What do EclecticIQ and Hold Security, LLC sell?
EclecticIQ sells Intelligence Center, Threat Scout and Malware Sandbox. Hold Security, LLC sells Threat Intelligence Services and Domain Integrity Service.
Are EclecticIQ and Hold Security, LLC in the same category?
Yes. Threat intelligence is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are EclecticIQ and Hold Security, LLC headquartered?
EclecticIQ is headquartered in Netherlands.
When were EclecticIQ and Hold Security, LLC founded?
EclecticIQ was founded in 2014.
Who owns EclecticIQ and Hold Security, LLC?
EclecticIQ is privately held.
Who are EclecticIQ and Hold Security, LLC sold to?
From its own pages, EclecticIQ sells mainly to security teams that run threat intelligence and security operations work. From its own pages, Hold Security sells mainly to companies of all sizes.
What have EclecticIQ and Hold Security, LLC announced recently?
April 13, 2026: EclecticIQ appointed James O'Connor, previously its VP of Systems Engineering, as Chief Technology Officer.

About EclecticIQ

EclecticIQ is a global provider of threat intelligence technology and services. EclecticIQ says its products run from an AI-embedded threat intelligence platform to a browser extension, and that they improve workflows and reduce analyst fatigue. EclecticIQ says it helps security teams make smarter, faster decisions with dynamic solutions that reduce complexity and streamline threat detection and response.[4][11]

EclecticIQ Intelligence Center is the AI-embedded platform designed to enhance security operations. EclecticIQ says its platform helps teams define and capture Intelligence Requirements in one place with Intelligence Compass. Intelligence Compass uses AI-driven and keyword-based mapping to align threat information with business context. Teams can assign tasks and track progress. Custom, role-specific dashboards let teams visualize and track key metrics and threats, and a dynamic Observable Risk Score feature helps identify and prioritize the most critical risks. The platform includes automated discovery rules and real-time alerts.[1][4][9]

For data collection, teams can gather and organize data with automated feeds, custom uploads, flexible integrations and tools like Threat Scout. The platform normalizes data into STIX 2.1 and EIQ-JSON formats. Beyond the standard STIX object types, the platform ingests specialized intelligence via Custom objects. The platform automates deduplication and normalization. Reusable keyword lists let teams define what matters to the organization once and apply that context across rules and workflows. AI-driven entity extraction pulls threat actors, malware and attack patterns from unstructured reports. A Malware Sandbox detonates suspicious files in a secure environment, extracts IOCs and correlates them automatically. EclecticIQ says its platform centralizes and normalizes threat data through a single interface.[1][4][5]

For analysis, teams can visualize attack trends and TTPs using MITRE ATT&CK Navigator, heatmaps and dynamic graphs. Native DISARM Framework integration lets teams classify and analyze disinformation and influence operation TTPs. Teams can collaborate in dedicated workspaces and track threats with customizable watchlists. AI Suite is used to surface insights and automate repetitive tasks. EclecticIQ says its platform uses search technology that scans intelligence sources simultaneously to reduce critical response time from days to minutes. For reporting, the platform provides native editors and branded, audience-tailored templates to produce finished intelligence reporting. For sharing, the platform supports STIX, HTML and CSV formats and a full REST API, and export filters manage authentication, anonymization and timing.[1][4]

EclecticIQ describes integrations with other security tools. IBM QRadar and EclecticIQ Intelligence Center integration enhances threat detection and response by providing enriched intelligence. The EclecticIQ and ServiceNow integration automatically enriches observables with threat intelligence. SOC teams can visualize and track observables in real-time using ready-to-use widgets and send incidents to EclecticIQ for deeper analysis and reporting. The Cisco Umbrella API integration helps analysts understand registration details, similar domains and potential malicious ties to observable data.[5][6][7]

In a case study, a major global bank deployed the EclecticIQ Threat Intelligence Platform and streamlined intelligence triage and improved real-time collaboration across global subsidiaries. EclecticIQ partnered with the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence to deliver actionable intelligence for protecting maritime infrastructure against state-sponsored cyber threats. EclecticIQ invites partners to bring security solutions and services to end users. EclecticIQ says it is an active member of the open source community.[8][10][11]

Cody Barrow is the EclecticIQ CEO. EclecticIQ states that it is certified to the ISO 9001 and 27001 standards.[4][5][6][10][11]

EclecticIQ on the record

Sources

EclecticIQ full record

  1. [1]Threat Intelligence PlatformEclecticIQ · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Eclecticiq sells endpoint detection talent and software capabilities to reliaquestEclecticIQ · eclecticiq.com · undated page, accessed September 27, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]About usEclecticIQ · undated page, accessed October 24, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]The threat intelligence platform that understands your businessEclecticIQ · undated page, accessed October 24, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]IntegrationsEclecticIQ · undated page, accessed October 24, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]IBM Security and EclecticIQ Intelligence CenterEclecticIQ · undated page, accessed October 24, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]ServiceNow and EclecticIQ Intelligence CenterEclecticIQ · undated page, accessed October 24, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Enhancing Triage and Collaboration for Global Banking SecurityEclecticIQ · undated page, accessed October 24, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Threat Intelligence PlatformEclecticIQ · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]EclecticIQ partners with NATO CCDCOE to strengthen European maritime port infrastructure securityEclecticIQ · published July 21, 2025 · Tier A
  11. [11]Maturity-based action plan template | EclecticIQEclecticIQ · undated page, accessed November 5, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]EclecticIQ appoints James O’Connor as Chief Technology Officer to drive next phase of product scale and innovationEclecticIQ · published April 13, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]EclecticIQ Appoints Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Revenue Officer to Drive Next Phase of GrowthEclecticIQ · published November 14, 2025 · Tier A

Hold Security, LLC full record

  1. [1]holdsecurity.comHold Security · holdsecurity.com · undated page, accessed October 30, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]SolutionsHold Security · holdsecurity.com · undated page, accessed October 30, 2026 · Tier A
  3. [3]About Us | Hold SecurityHold Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Hold Security - Information Security & Threat IntelligenceHold Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]Solutions | Hold SecurityHold Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]Information Security Assessment Services | Hold SecurityHold Security · undated page, accessed November 10, 2026 · Tier A

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