[New] 94% of survey respondents identify AI as the most significant driver of cybersecurity change in 2026, and 87% flagged AI-related vulnerabilities as the fastest-growing cyber risk throughout 2025.
Kiteworks | Your Private Data Network
[New] Cybersecurity Threats: AI systems have demonstrated the ability to discover software vulnerabilities and write malicious code, with one AI agent placing in the top 5% of a major cybersecurity competition against human teams (International AI Safety Report, 2026).
Skypage
[New] Why Agentic AI Red Teaming Will Explode in 2026 - Analysis arguing that AI agent security will be the breakout cybersecurity discipline of this decade, with implications for vulnerability researchers looking to specialize.
The disclose.io Newsletter
[New] Cybersecurity is set to become a defining AI risk in 2026 as AI-enabled cyber-attacks increase in scale, speed and sophistication.
Lexology PRO
[New] Cybersecurity in 2026 is accelerating amid growing threats, geopolitical fragmentation and a widening technological divide.
AI Governance Library
[New] In 2026, the global cybersecurity workforce shortage is projected to reach approximately 4.8 million unfilled roles, with a significant spike in demand for professionals specialising in industrial and OT security.
CSG Talent
[New] Gartner's Top Strategic Technology Trends for 2026 emphasize how emerging technologies spotlight preemptive cybersecurity and a shift toward identity-first security foundations to address increasing risk and complexity in digital ecosystems.
HID Global
[New] Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in connected DR devices create grid stability risks, as demonstrated by multiple hacking incidents affecting smart grid infrastructure worldwide.
Persistence Market Research
[New] Cybersecurity and hybrid threats are by their nature global and call for unprecedented global cooperation.
Just Security
[New] As we look at 2026, cybersecurity challenges are constantly evolving, driven by emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, as well as threats like identity theft, and the growing complexity of digital infrastructure.
Sectona
[New] Europe is expected to grow at a considerable CAGR in the upcoming period, because of the stringent data protection and cybersecurity regulations, including GDPR, the NIS2 Directive, and various country-specific requirements.
Precedence Research
[New] In 2026, industry experts predicted a surge in defence technology innovation fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity compliance, hypersonics, Internet of Things, and more.
NSTXL
[New] Worldwide cybersecurity spending is projected to exceed $300 billion annually by 2027, driven by increased enterprise investment in threat detection, governance, and risk management systems.
The AI Journal
[New] DHL's Trend Radar includes Cybersecurity 2.0 as a logistics trend, describing next-generation approaches that leverage AI and advanced methods to protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats.
Lansitec
[New] Geopolitics is reshaping the global cybersecurity threat landscape, with 64% of organizations now factoring geopolitically motivated attacks into their risk strategies and 91% of the largest enterprises adjusting their cybersecurity posture accordingly.
IOT Insider
[New] Nearly 82% of CEOs and CISOs surveyed by AXIS said their organizations plan to increase cybersecurity budgets over the next 12 months, while 75.2% said they are likely to reduce cybersecurity headcount tied to productivity gains from AI cybersecurity tools.
Insurance Business
By compliance domain / focus area, the data privacy & cybersecurity compliance segment is set to grow at a remarkable CAGR of approximately 14% between 2026 and 2035.
Precedence Research
The adoption of AI in cybersecurity is projected to drive ~ $93 B in additional spend by 2030.
Cribl
The chaotic rise of AI, geopolitical tensions, regulatory volatility and an accelerating threat landscape are the driving forces behind the top cybersecurity trends for 2026.
Digit
Trends in cybersecurity in 2026 will revolve around AI, resiliency, and quantum.
Digit
In 2026, persistent disruption from geopolitical instability, cybersecurity threats, climate risk and social volatility is reshaping how organizations manage enterprise risk and resilience.
Teneo
Last updated: 15 February 2026
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