EMA Research Blog: Navigating IT and Security Horizons

Google's upcoming Android Developer Verification Program (ADVP), which launches fully in 2026, requires all developers to register and verify their identities before their applications can be installed on certified Android devices.

The digital threat landscape is accelerating, making it critical for security leaders to prioritize the most impactful shifts. Instead of trying to tackle every emerging threat, focus your strategy and budget on these five essential cybersecurity trends that will dominate 2026, forcing a fundamental change in how your organization protects its assets.

When I attended the Identity Week conference in Washington, D.C. last year, I noted a heavy focus on biometrics, especially focused on employee onboarding and background checks. While this is an important topic, I was disappointed that there wasn’t more focus on identity security and non-human identities. This year at Identity Week, that changed significantly.

Welcome to the recap of the Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) Cybersecurity Awesomeness (CSA) Podcast. Hosted by Chris Steffen, Vice President of Research and Ken Buckler, Research Director at EMA, the CSA Podcast covers a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from cyber workforce talent shortages to cyber threat intelligence, to current events in technology and security. This short, laidback podcast is for listeners of all skill levels and backgrounds.

Welcome to the recap of the Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) Cybersecurity Awesomeness (CSA) Podcast. Hosted by Chris Steffen, Vice President of Research and Ken Buckler, Research Director at EMA, the CSA Podcast covers a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from cyber workforce talent shortages to cyber threat intelligence, to current events in technology and security. This short, laidback podcast is for listeners of all skill levels and backgrounds.

The recent conclusion of Black Hat USA 2025, which saw over 20,000 security professionals converge in Las Vegas, served as a powerful barometer for the state of the cybersecurity industry. The event, with its more than 100 briefings and 115 in-person tool demos, underscored the continued evolution of the threat landscape. The conversations in the business hall and around the conference revealed a cybersecurity world trying to grapple with new forms of risk, a shifting vendor landscape, and an ever-expanding attack surface that now extends to every corner of our digital lives.

Welcome to the recap of the Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) Cybersecurity Awesomeness (CSA) Podcast. Hosted by Chris Steffen, Vice President of Research and Ken Buckler, Research Director at EMA, the CSA Podcast covers a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from cyber workforce talent shortages to cyber threat intelligence, to current events in technology and security. This short, laidback podcast is for listeners of all skill levels and backgrounds.

Welcome to the recap of the Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) Cybersecurity Awesomeness (CSA) Podcast. Hosted by Chris Steffen, Vice President of Research and Ken Buckler, Research Director at EMA, the CSA Podcast covers a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from cyber workforce talent shortages to cyber threat intelligence, to current events in technology and security. This short, laidback podcast is for listeners of all skill levels and backgrounds.

Welcome to the recap of the Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) Cybersecurity Awesomeness (CSA) Podcast. Hosted by Chris Steffen, Vice President of Research and Ken Buckler, Research Director at EMA, the CSA Podcast covers a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from cyber workforce talent shortages to cyber threat intelligence, to current events in technology and security. This short, laidback podcast is for listeners of all skill levels and backgrounds.

Welcome to the recap of the Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) Cybersecurity Awesomeness (CSA) Podcast. Hosted by Chris Steffen, Vice President of Research and Ken Buckler, Research Director at EMA, the CSA Podcast covers a wide range of cybersecurity topics, from cyber workforce talent shortages to cyber threat intelligence, to current events in technology and security. This short, laidback podcast is for listeners of all skill levels and backgrounds.