What’s the state of cybersecurity in the coming year?

As the cybersecurity threat landscape grows more complex, professionals are under pressure to safeguard their organizations while navigating skills gaps, AI disruption, and resource constraints. What challenges are your peers facing this year? How prepared are teams to respond to rising threats? Gain insights from ISACA’s State of Cybersecurity 2026 report and other resources to discover the answers to these questions and more.

ISACA’s study of 1,800+ cybersecurity professionals

According to the study, cybersecurity professionals reported areas of top concern, including:

54%
SAY HALF OR MORE OF THEIR CYBERSECURITY STAFF STARTED IN A DIFFERENT FIELD AND TRANSITIONED TO CYBERSECURITY
31%
SAY MOST APPLICANTS FOR CYBER JOBS ARE WELL QUALIFIED FOR THE POSITION FOR WHICH THEY’RE APPLYING
35%
OF CYBERSECURITY TEAMS ARE EXPERIENCING AN INCREASE IN CYBER ATTACKS COMPARED WITH 2025

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