2026 Cyberthreat Defense Report

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Stay ahead of emerging threats with CyberEdge’s 2026 Cyberthreat Defense Report, a deep dive into the evolving cybersecurity landscape based on insights from 1,200 IT security professionals across 17 countries and 19 industries.

This year’s report, sponsored in part by Google Cloud Security, reveals critical trends and actionable insights, including:

80% of security professionals worry AI could impact their jobs
97% of hiring managers are actively seeking AI-skilled talent
81% of organizations experienced at least one cyberattack last year
67% expect a successful attack in the coming year
64% were hit by ransomware — and 55% paid the ransom
39% of those who paid still failed to recover their data
94% are beginning to prepare for quantum computing risks
Security budgets increased by an average of 5.6%

This report offers the most globally comprehensive snapshot of cybersecurity perceptions available today. Use it to benchmark your organization’s security strategy, spending, and best practices against industry and regional peers.

Download your free copy and gain the insights you need to strengthen your security posture in 2026 and beyond.

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