[New] In 2026 a surge in shadow agentic AI will create one of the largest blind spots in enterprise security.
Flowygo
[New] In 2026, security teams will need to counter quieter intrusions, faster exploitation cycles, and more living-off-the-land (LOTL) tools and techniques that blend into normal operations.
Outpost24
[New] A concerning trend emerged around AI security, with 94% of business leaders viewing AI as the biggest cybersecurity driver in 2026 and 87% reporting increased vulnerabilities.
Future
[New] 2026 will force a new identity security playbook to be built for a world where AI systems, machine identities, and autonomous agents outnumber humans, operate at machine speed, and increasingly make decisions beyond direct human oversight.
Oberig IT
[New] As we enter 2026, the convergence of AI and IoT infrastructure is reshaping industries, unlocking unprecedented opportunities to optimize operations, enhance security, and improve sustainability.
IoT Business News
[New] The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity emphasizes that adopting robust security measures, such as network segmentation and hybrid security models, can substantially mitigate cross-domain breach risks across various industrial environments, thereby improving overall operational resilience.
Market Data Forecast
[New] In 2026, security teams are expected to move beyond alert accumulation toward correlation and action.
Qualys
[New] Security researchers disclosed a prompt-injection technique affecting Google's Gemini AI, where malicious calendar invitations could influence AI behaviour and expose contextual data.
Barefoot Cyber
[New] Spending on quantum security is expected to account for more than 5% of total IT security budgets in the coming years.
Utimaco
[New] Emerging technologies such as facial recognition, behavioral analytics, and IoT sensor networks are revolutionizing campus security by providing proactive threat identification and real-time situational awareness, thus shaping the future of secure educational environments worldwide.
Market Research Intellect
[New] Another element of the NVIDIA partnership that's expected to influence Cisco's 2026 efforts is the Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, which brings together Cisco security and networking technology, NVIDIA DPUs, and storage options.
World Wide Technology
[New] The maturity of Earthbound automation will determine whether off-world operations are reliable, repeatable, and safe enough to support national security and commercial growth.
FM Industry
[New] Facilitating the orderly and secure transfer of ISIS detainees is critical to preventing a breakout that would pose a direct threat to the United States and regional security.
Space War
[New] The Trump administration has repeatedly threatened to cut funding for transit systems and transportation in cities including New York, Boston, and Chicago over purported security concerns.
Planetizen
[New] Retired Lieutenant General Bertolino Capetine warned that Mozambique remains vulnerable to insurgency and other security threats due to structural weaknesses in its defence capabilities and insufficient investment in national security.
Acled
[New] The new defence wall that Israel is building there is expected to take around two years, leaving heavy challenges for border security in the near and medium term.
Yahoo News
[New] In response Denmark and its European allies have sought to reassure the US that they will boost Arctic security, while calling for a more substantive Nato presence.
BBC News
[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
Last updated: 27 January 2026
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