The cybersecurity landscape in 2026 is defined by the convergence of AI-augmented attacks and AI-powered defences. vertex IS security practitioners have identified five trends that every enterprise risk team should be actively addressing.
- Autonomous threat hunting — AI agents that proactively surface indicators of compromise 24/7.
- Zero-trust everywhere — perimeter-based security is no longer sufficient for hybrid workforces.
- Ransomware-as-a-Service maturity — commoditised attack kits lower the barrier for threat actors significantly.
- Regulatory tightening — PDPA amendments and MAS TRM guidelines are raising the compliance bar.
- Supply chain security — third-party software risk has become a board-level concern.