[New] The AI versus AI conflict that defines 2026's cybersecurity landscape will continue to evolve, demanding constant innovation and adaptation from security professionals.
DEV Community
[New] The transition to post-quantum cryptography, new regulatory demands under NIS2, and the need for crypto-agility will define IT security in 2026.
advasecurity
[New] In 2026, the IT security landscape will undergo a fundamental change: the transition to quantum-safe encryption.
advasecurity
[New] Cybersecurity leaders are prioritizing AI and supply chain security as top risks heading into 2026.
WSI
[New] As AI systems like OpenAI and ChatGPT become more integrated into business operations, concerns over their security risks are growing.
Doctor IT Service
[New] AI security risks are set to grow even more in 2026, stemming from excessive permissions granted to AI and a lack of instructions provided to it about how to choose and use tools, potentially leading to data breaches.
Silicon Republic
[New] With a dramatic increase in the number of machine identities (think: AI agents, automated integrations, etc.) being deployed, incorrect access controls and poor API security posed a growing threat that is anticipated to carry over into 2026.
NMFTA - National Motor Freight Traffic Association
[New] The next step for 2026 is the integration of managed security operations: 24/7 monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, and centralized log handling.
99Ten Business Solutions
[New] Global spending on security products and services is projected to exceed $520 billion in 2026, doubling from $260 billion in 2021.
Cybercrime Magazine
[New] Cybersecurity in 2026 will be shaped by one overarching reality: complexity is outpacing traditional security models.
Sedara Security
[New] By 2026, organizations will need to demonstrate that security controls are operating effectively on an ongoing basis.
Sedara Security
[New] Security leaders should pay attention to patching vulnerabilities that Microsoft says are more likely to be exploited.
CSO Online
[New] Microsoft integrated Copilot 3.0 into Windows 13, focusing heavily on enterprise security through encrypted, on-device processing to counter rising cyber threats.
Future
[New] For the FBI's Mobility Program Office, smartphones are no longer a peripheral risk to be managed - they are the front door to mission data and therefore the security edge.
Technology Solutions That Drive Government
[New] Security teams can no longer separate cyber risk from broader business and global risk.
Rapid7
[New] Hamas has said it will dissolve its government in Gaza once the new Palestinian committee takes office, but it has shown no sign that it will dismantle its military wing or security forces.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
[New] Despite the partial reopening, global container shipping giants such as Maersk and MSC have confirmed that the majority of their fleets will continue to bypass the Red Sea and Suez Canal, citing extreme insurance premiums, elevated security risks, and operational uncertainty.
Globe Easy
[New] Until insurance costs normalise and security risks genuinely decline, the world's most important maritime shortcut will remain underused, reshaping trade flows, costs, and strategies well beyond 2026.
Globe Easy
[New] The reconnaissance mission to Greenland by several European NATO members aims to explore options for ensuring security in light of Russian and Chinese threats in the Arctic.
Space War
[New] The U.K. has reportedly been in talks with NATO allies about how to beef up security in the Arctic to counter threats from Russia and China.
Defense News
Last updated: 20 January 2026
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