Publication: The Manufacturing Frontier (online) / Link: https://reurl.cc/pKVDme
Instead of trying to stop every attack, companies will focus on protecting data in real time, so even if someone breaks in, what they steal is useless.
Cybersecurity in 2026 will be all about keeping data safe every second. Attacks are getting faster because criminals now use AI, and most businesses are exposed through the many apps they rely on. Instead of trying to stop every attack, companies will focus on protecting data in real time, so even if someone breaks in, what they steal is useless.
Ransomware will also get more personal. It will not just lock systems but try to damage reputation and trust. This will force organizations to secure data at every point, from devices to cloud apps.
We will also see more risks from trusted partners and insiders, which means protection can’t stop at the network. Security must follow the data wherever it goes. With stolen passwords and user sessions becoming common, identity alone will not be enough. Data-centric protection will take the lead. And as quantum computing grows, old encryption will not hold. Companies will start preparing for stronger, future-ready methods.
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