Government Tech

As we close a year that saw cybersecurity cross the artificial intelligence Rubicon, almost everyone is “all in” on AI accelerating even greater change for the technology industry in the year ahead.

And yet, security remains an Achilles’ heel for tech advancement in fields ranging from medicine to finance and from drones delivering your groceries to autonomous taxis delivering you home.

So what will the new year bring for cyber? Will AI dominate both offensive and defensive cybersecurity in the coming year — or are we in an AI bubble that is set to burst?

This report highlights what the best companies, media sources and thought leaders in the world are saying will happen in 2026. Nevertheless, the reports, videos and charts offer far more than wishful thinking or blind predictions for holiday fun. No, these stories connect the dots to clearly articulate trends, forecasts and security themes.