Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) stories

Cyber chiefs predict 2026 cyber budgets will pivot from prevention and box-ticking to rapid response, recovery and demonstrable resilience.

Six UK cyber startups join a new state-backed scheme to defend critical infrastructure as severe attacks on key services jump 50% in a year.

Australian mid-sized firms warned they face rising cyber risk as a lack of senior security leadership leaves core threats unchecked.

Panaseer launches IQ Suite, an AI-powered tool that helps security teams swiftly interpret cybersecurity data and focus on high-impact risk reduction.

AI powered by Reinforcement Learning is revolutionising cybersecurity, enhancing vulnerability detection and cutting false positives in threat testing.

Australian firms are rapidly embedding AI in cybersecurity, with 91% now using it to boost threat detection, response, and operations amid rising AI-driven attacks.

In 2026, CISOs will confront growing AI risks, deep-fakes, geopolitical threats, and tougher regulations, demanding new strategies for business resilience.

Organisations must adopt adaptive, multi-layered privacy strategies to stay compliant and agile amid rapidly evolving cross-border data laws.

CFOs are taking a lead in cybersecurity, viewing it as a vital business risk and investment, to shield organisations from growing digital threats and financial fallout.

Quorum Cyber appoints four senior leaders to support global growth and strengthen its cybersecurity services across North America, the UK and beyond.

Spektrum Labs forecasts seven major trends to reshape cyber insurance by 2026, highlighting shifts in leadership, pricing, and technology use across the market.

Redsquid has launched a 24/7 managed Security Operations Centre after acquiring Cyberseer, enhancing its cybersecurity services across the UK.

AI-driven cyber threats will transform security by 2026, with evolving attacks, multi-agent systems, and a reshaped role for Chief Information Security Officers.

Malware email attacks surged 131% in 2025 as cybercriminals harness AI to craft sophisticated phishing and scam campaigns, challenging traditional defences.

US enterprises lost USD $48.1 billion over five years due to delayed cyberattack responses, with average investigations taking 8.6 hours costing nearly USD $9 million yearly.

Australian firms facing a cybersecurity leadership shortage are increasingly turning to outsourced CISOs to manage risks and regulatory compliance effectively.

Enterprises must converge networking, security and AI into one platform for true visibility, protection and control in the evolving digital landscape.

Wavenet launches CyberGuard Net360, a managed service offering UK businesses boosted network security, visibility and threat response amid rising cyber attacks.

CISOs in the US and Canada saw average pay rises of 6.7% in 2025, outpacing security budgets which grew just 4%, amid a surge in market activity.

In 2026, firms will shift AI investment towards cost-efficiency, data governance, and measurable outcomes amid rising scrutiny of AI returns, says OpenText.