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BeyondTrust, a leader in identity and access security that protects Paths to Privilege

, today announced its top cybersecurity predictions for 2026 and beyond, identifying trends that will redefine how organizations protect identities, secure data, and prepare for a rapidly evolving threat landscap.

The annual forecast was produced by leading experts at BeyondTrust: Morey J. Haber, Chief Security Advisor; Christopher Hills, Chief Security Strategist; and James Maude, Field CTO. The report highlights key developments expected in the coming year, as well as long-term transformations that will shape security strategy over the next five years.

“Cybersecurity has always been a forward-looking discipline,” said Morey J. Haber, Chief Security Advisor at BeyondTrust.“By anticipating where technology, threat actors, and regulation are headed, we can better protect our customers and help the industry prepare for what's to come. Looking ahead allows us to adapt more quickly and turn insights into proactive security actions.”

Cybersecurity predictions for 2026 and beyond: identities, AI, and geopolitics collide

● Agentic AI becomes the ultimate attack vector – Over the next year, nearly all connected devices will incorporate agentic AI, expanding both convenience and attack surface. Accelerated deployments and limited oversight will create new vulnerabilities and an increase in AI-driven breaches.

● AI“veganism” emerges – More individuals and organizations will opt out of using artificial intelligence, citing concerns about privacy, ethics, and environmental sustainability. This“AI veganism” movement will push companies toward greater transparency and offering“opt-out” options in AI-based products and workflows.

● Digital tariffs redefine data sovereignty – Governments will begin to tax or restrict digital services provided between countries, creating“digital tariffs” that will drive regional innovation and alter global data flows.

● The end of VPN – Traditional VPNs will officially enter their end-of-life phase as organizations adopt modern identity-based remote access solutions. Legacy VPNs will be considered a risk rather than a security tool.

● Account poisoning becomes a financial threat – Cybercriminals will automate the manipulation of trusted financial accounts, inserting fraudulent billers and diverting payments to external intermediaries. Identity validation and transaction integrity will become mandatory.

● MITRE rises from the ashes – Following leadership and funding turmoil, the MITRE ATT&CK framework will evolve or resurface under a new name, reborn to meet modern risk mitigation demands.

● The nomadic workforce challenges security boundaries – As“digital nomads” relocate to different countries, organizations will face increased identity and compliance risks associated with unmanaged geographies and devices. Identity visibility will become the new focus for securing this mobile workforce.

● Geolocation trackers become weapons – Low-cost tracking devices, such as AirTags and Tiles, will increasingly be used for reconnaissance and in hybrid cyber-physical attacks, prompting stricter regulations against abusive tracking.

● Voice-enabled home security gains traction – New voice automation features will allow consumers to configure their connected systems using natural language, marking a new era in simple and secure smart home management.

Predictions Beyond Five Years

● AI fragments and reforms – The rise of artificial intelligence will split into multiple micro-disciplines-from agent AI to generative AI-many of which will fail to deliver meaningful results. As the AI bubble bursts, the market will consolidate around a small number of proven and financially sustainable models.

● Biological computing surpasses silicon – Emerging“biological computers,” powered by living neurons grown on chips, will surpass traditional quantum and silicon technologies. Ethical debates will intensify around computing systems capable of independent thought.

● Companion AI becomes commonplace – Companion artificial intelligences-evolving from digital assistants to emotionally intelligent partners-will integrate with robots and androids to offer emotional connection.

● You are the new cryptographic key – Advanced biometrics using signals from wearable devices and continuous authentication will eliminate traditional passwords, creating a frictionless, phishing-resistant identity experience.

● Supply chain risk multiplies – Global supply chains will remain high-value targets. New standards, such as AI/ML bills of materials (BOM) and cryptographic BOMs (CBOM), will emerge to increase transparency and protect against systemic exploitation.

● The rise of autonomous cities – Fully autonomous smart cities-where vehicles, commerce, and services operate independently-will move from concept to reality, raising unprecedented questions about cybersecurity and ethics.

“The future of cybersecurity is not just about defending data, but about anticipating how the digital and physical worlds will continue to collide,” Haber added.“The organizations that will thrive are those that treat identitie as the new perimeter and innovation as their best defense.”

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