Cybersecurity Trends for 2026

Trends and challenges for the new year

11 December 2025
Webinars

Watch the full recording of the webinar on our YouTube channel here!

In the last month of 2025 and everyone is trying to anticipate what 2026 is going to bring to cybersecurity, with outlooks both negative and positive.  The reports from major research organisations paint a picture of increased sophistication of attacks, relentless efforts to exploit weaknesses in humans and AI, automation of attacks provided by AI, increased hacktivism and geopolitical tensions, wider reach of attacks and many more concerning trends.

On the other hand, the same reports also highlight AI aiding in better and faster detection of attacks and malware, improved organisational processes and AI governance, better assurance tools, integrated cybersecurity platforms, automated remediation and cultural shifts that will help the defenders.

On Thursday 11 December, a  panel of experts and practitioners shared their thoughts on the trends and challenges in cybersecurity that they expect in 2026.

The session was moderated by TDL strategic advisor, Claire Vishik.

Read a full summary of the webinar on our Substack here!