Cybersecurity Forecast 2026

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.