WEF – Global Cybersecurity Outlook, 2026

Summary

The report focuses on the global cybersecurity landscape as of 2026, analyzing trends, risks, and priorities in cybersecurity.

It highlights accelerating cybersecurity risks driven by AI advances, geopolitical fragmentation, and complex supply chains. The report addresses systemic vulnerabilities caused by the sovereignty dilemma and cyber inequity, emphasizing the need for cyber resilience, leadership foresight, capability building, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration to manage evolving threats effectively.

Region: Global

Published: February 2026

Author(s): WEF

Language: English

Tech drivers: AI Big Data Analytics Blockchain Cybersecurity and privacy Quantum Computing Standards and interoperability

Social drivers: Pandemics Sustainability and ethics

Geopolitical drivers: Economic conditions International relations and treaties Political instability and conflicts Regulatory changes Supply chains disruption Workforce availability

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