Cyber Threats 2026: AI, Identity, and Resilience in an Accelerated Threat Landscape

Organisations are entering 2026 facing the fastest-moving cyber threat landscape on record. Adversaries are leveraging generative AI to automate attacks, increase speed, and create highly convincing social-engineering campaigns, while the expansion of cloud and third-party ecosystems has multiplied exposure. At the same time, regulatory expectations around resilience, governance and identity protection are increasing, leaving leadership teams under growing scrutiny.

This report outlines key trends, the evolving threat landscape, and actionable recommendations for leadership, security teams
and board‑level stakeholders. This guide outlines the key forces shaping 2026:

1. The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
2. The Human Factor, Security Culture and the Cyber Skills Gap
3. Identity, Credential, and Access Threats
4. Rapidly Expanding Attack Surface
5. The Commercialisation of Cybercrime
6. Regulatory Frameworks
7. The Next Frontier of Cyber Threats

By integrating these measures, organisations can navigate evolving cyber threats while maintaining operational continuity and stakeholder confidence. Evidence-based decision-making, investment in skilled personnel, and intelligent adoption of AI tools will define success in 2026. Read the full guide to understand what’s coming and how your organisation can build resilience for 2026.