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EclecticIQ vs Parsons

EclecticIQ is a global provider of threat intelligence technology and services. Parsons is a global solutions provider in the national security and critical infrastructure markets that delivers integrated program management solutions. 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 vs Parsons: Products, Customers and Funding Compared
EclecticIQEclecticIQ is a global provider of threat intelligence technology and services.eclecticiq.comParsonsParsons is a global solutions provider in the national security and critical infrastructure markets that delivers integrated program management solutions.parsons.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.
  • Cyber Fly-Away KitsKits called C-FLAK for cyber defenders.
  • Digital Overwatch[4]A suite of applications, pipelines, analytics, and visual components.
  • Dynamic Spectrum Environment Emulator (DYSE)A RF channel emulator that imitates realistic RF environments.
  • Threat Representative Environment (TReX)A software and COTS hardware-based signal and channel emulator.
  • Wireless Instrumented Streaming Platform (WISP)A portable, remotely controlled wideband RF data capture and analysis tool.
  • Tactical Edge Electro-Magnetic Sensor (TEMS)A real time situational awareness plugin for ATAK.
  • ER310 Software-Defined RadioA handheld SDR platform designed to host and execute RF applications.
Categories
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
Not stated on its pagesNot stated on its pages
Recent news
  • April 13, 2026EclecticIQ appointed James O'Connor, previously its VP of Systems Engineering, as Chief Technology Officer.[12]
  • January 15, 2026Parsons Corporation announced it has acquired Altamira Technologies Corporation in a transaction valued at up to $375 million.[14]
G2 and Gartner Peer Insights
  • G2: Not stated on its pages
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
  • G2: listed, seen November 4, 2026[2]
  • Gartner Peer Insights: Not stated on its pages
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, Parsons sells mainly to national security and critical infrastructure customers. Parsons says TReX supports various DoD, IC, and Defense Industrial Base partners. Parsons describes its Ares biometric software as designed for defense and law enforcement. Parsons describes LandForm X as an ISR mission management system designed for airborne law enforcement and search and rescue. Parsons describes Foundation as a cloud-native data integration platform built to address the complexities of government operations.
Last verified
September 27, 2026October 14, 2026

Where they overlap

  • Threat intelligence is the primary category of both EclecticIQ and Parsons.

Where they differ, field by field

  • Parsons is also filed under Incident response and forensics, OT and ICS security and Vulnerability management.
  • EclecticIQ lists Intelligence Center, Threat Scout and Malware Sandbox. Parsons lists Cyber Fly-Away Kits, Digital Overwatch, Dynamic Spectrum Environment Emulator (DYSE), Threat Representative Environment (TReX), Wireless Instrumented Streaming Platform (WISP) and 2 more.
  • 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: Parsons

What Cyber Fly-Away Kits does
Parsons calls these products Cyber-Fly-Away Kits (C-FLAK). Parsons says the kits have everything a cyber defender needs to efficiently achieve mission success.
What Digital Overwatch does[4]
Digital Overwatch is a suite of applications, pipelines, analytics, and visual components. Parsons says the suite enables successful mission execution.
What Dynamic Spectrum Environment Emulator (DYSE) does
DYSE is a RF channel emulator that seeks to imitate realistic RF environments, including congested and contested conditions. RF paths in DYSE can be individually programmable and emulate the impact of real-world operational conditions in a lab environment.
What Threat Representative Environment (TReX) does
TReX is a software and COTS hardware-based signal and channel emulator. Parsons describes TReX as a way to experiment, train, and plan SIGINT and EW operations. Parsons says TReX can be deployed anywhere from a laboratory to austere environments.
What Wireless Instrumented Streaming Platform (WISP) does
WISP is a portable, remotely controlled wideband RF data capture and analysis tool. WISP uses include wireless signal capture, an arbitrary signal generator, and frequency translation for both R&D and field-based operations.
What Tactical Edge Electro-Magnetic Sensor (TEMS) does
TEMS is a real time situational awareness plugin for Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK). TEMS detects RF spectrum energy in the user's environment and can be controlled using a smart phone.
What ER310 Software-Defined Radio does
The ER310 software-defined radio is a handheld SDR platform designed to host and execute RF applications. Parsons says it supports missions including assured PNT, RF situational awareness support, electronic warfare, and communications.

Questions about EclecticIQ and Parsons

What do EclecticIQ and Parsons sell?
EclecticIQ sells Intelligence Center, Threat Scout and Malware Sandbox. Parsons sells Cyber Fly-Away Kits, Digital Overwatch, Dynamic Spectrum Environment Emulator (DYSE), Threat Representative Environment (TReX), Wireless Instrumented Streaming Platform (WISP) and 2 more.
Are EclecticIQ and Parsons in the same category?
Yes. Threat intelligence is the primary category of both on CISO Tribune.
Where are EclecticIQ and Parsons headquartered?
EclecticIQ is headquartered in Netherlands.
When were EclecticIQ and Parsons founded?
EclecticIQ was founded in 2014.
Who owns EclecticIQ and Parsons?
EclecticIQ is privately held.
Who are EclecticIQ and Parsons sold to?
From its own pages, EclecticIQ sells mainly to security teams that run threat intelligence and security operations work. From its own pages, Parsons sells mainly to national security and critical infrastructure customers.
What have EclecticIQ and Parsons announced recently?
April 13, 2026: EclecticIQ appointed James O'Connor, previously its VP of Systems Engineering, as Chief Technology Officer. January 15, 2026: Parsons Corporation announced it has acquired Altamira Technologies Corporation in a transaction valued at up to $375 million.

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

Parsons full record

  1. [1]CyberParsons Corporation · parsons.com · undated page, accessed October 14, 2026 · Tier A
  2. [2]Parsons Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features - G2G2 · undated page, accessed November 2, 2026 · Tier C
  3. [3]Parsons CorporationParsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  4. [4]Products | Parsons CorporationParsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  5. [5]RF Channel Emulator | DYSEParsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  6. [6]SIGINT And Electronic Warfare Channel Emulator | TReX®Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  7. [7]Wideband RF Data Capture | WISP™Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  8. [8]Assured Positioning, Navigation And Timing (APNT) | APSParsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  9. [9]Software-Defined Radio | ER310™Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  10. [10]Tactical Edge Electro-Magnetic Sensor | TEMS™Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  11. [11]Asset Management Solution | Paradim®Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  12. [12]Full-Lifecycle Flight-Dynamics Capabilities | SatFlyer™Parsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  13. [13]Space Access | Parsons ProductsParsons · undated page, accessed November 4, 2026 · Tier A
  14. [14]Parsons Acquires Altamira Technologies CorporationParsons Corporation · published January 15, 2026 · Tier A

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