This resource, the "Cybersecurity Forecast 2026" report by Google Cloud Security, details the key trends and challenges expected in the cybersecurity landscape for 2026. It focuses on three main themes: the use of artificial intelligence (AI) by both adversaries and defenders, the disruptive global threat of cybercrime (especially ransomware and data theft), and the continued operations of nation-state actors like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. The report aims to help organizations develop resilient, forward-looking security strategies by providing insights from security leaders and experts across Google Cloud and Mandiant.