Q4 2025 revealed a clear shift: Attackers are outpacing prevention and exploiting response delays.
Organizations that detected faster limited damage. This report breaks down the exact attack patterns security teams must prepare for in 2026.
The report is grounded in what security teams faced in 2025, not in forecasts or theory.
It is designed for CISOs, SOC leaders, and IT decision-makers shaping their 2026 security strategy with real-world insight.
Every finding comes from:
Understand how attackers are breaching well-protected organizations and key strategies to strengthen security posture.
out of the 6 US Military Branches Defended
of the 10 Largest US Government Agencies Protected
Year-to-Date High Severity Malware Threats Identified
Year-to-Date Critical Vulnerability Exploitations Attempts Detected
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