Why 2026 Might Be the Hardest Cyber Year Yet
Third Party31 Joulu 2025

Why 2026 Might Be the Hardest Cyber Year Yet

The 2026 cybersecurity predictions are here, and they’re more urgent than anyone expected. In this episode, hosts Jeffrey Wheatman, Bob Maley, and Ferhat Dikbiyik break down what’s coming in the next 12 months, why AI risk is accelerating faster than anyone projected, and how security leaders can stay ahead instead of getting blindsided. If you want clarity (not hype) this conversation delivers real insight into the future of cyber, AI, and third-party risk.

From AI vendors collapsing, to entry-level security roles disappearing, to third-party breaches overtaking direct attacks, the trio unpacks the shifts already shaping 2026. You’ll hear exactly what CISOs, boards, and security teams must rethink, and why the old playbook won’t survive what’s coming next.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The biggest 2026 cybersecurity predictions and why experts expect things to get worse before they get better

  • How AI risk is accelerating beyond traditional time horizons

  • Why 50% of AI vendors may shut down in 2026, and what that means for your organization

  • The real reason third-party breaches will outnumber direct attacks

  • Where automation is being used incorrectly, and where it should be deployed

  • Why boards still aren’t asking the right questions (and the questions they must ask in 2026)

  • How AI is reshaping cybersecurity roles—from entry-level to the C-suite

2026 won’t reward teams who wait.

Don’t risk falling behind. Learn what’s coming and how to prepare today.

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