If 2025 was the year the industry aggressively deployed agentic AI to automate everything from code deployment to customer service, 2026 is shaping up to be the year we pay the security debt for that speed. We have effectively built an "AI-native" enterprise ecosystem, but in doing so, we have introduced a new class of insider threat that doesn't sleep, doesn't take breaks, and crucially doesn't think like a human.
The "Triple Threat" of 2026: Why Your AI Workforce Is Your Biggest Security Blind Spot
Cybersecurity Trends to Consider in 2026
As I sit here watching the very soggy Rose Parade, my thoughts drift to the cybersecurity topics and trends we will talk about in 2026 (yes, that is how much of a nerd I actually am).
Is 2026 the Year we Finally Master Zero Trust? Or the Year of Agentic Data Breaches?
Well, 2025 has been an extremely interesting year with what can only be described as a massive explosion of agentic AI. And while agentic might hold a large amount of potential to address deficiencies the industry has struggled with for years, with great power comes great responsibility.
Focusing on the Five Most Critical Cybersecurity Shifts by 2026
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.
Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast Recap - Episode 109: Using AI for Cyberattacks
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.
Cybersecurity Awesomeness Podcast Recap - Episode 108: RSAC Recap
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.
