Is your data’s ‘armour’
as impenetrable as you think?

While the term “hacker” often dominates cybersecurity conversations, it’s crucial to recognize that not all hackers share the same motivations. Some exploit vulnerabilities, others help organizations fix them, and some fall somewhere in between.

Multifactor authentication (MFA) protects your accounts by requiring two or more forms of identification, such as a password and a code sent to your phone. Enabling MFA is a standard best practice for securing your online accounts, but it’s important to understand its limitations and potential risks.

In a recent expert discussion, Rob Wright of Dark Reading, David Jones of Cybersecurity Dive, and Alissa Irei of TechTarget convened to map out the future of digital defense. Below, we highlight their analysis of the key threats defining the 2026 landscape and offer a roadmap for businesses looking to stay ahead.

Despite their critical role in protecting sensitive data, strong passwords are often underestimated. Many businesses continue to follow outdated practices, unsure of what truly makes a password secure. This lack of clarity leads to vulnerabilities that could actually be avoided with modern best practices.

Most owners worry about hackers halfway across the world. However, the most dangerous person might be sitting right next to you. Insider threats have evolved beyond accidental data leaks. We are now seeing trained IT staff actively working with cybercriminals for profit.

Traditional perimeter security is not enough to protect company data if employees can access it from different locations. And as most IT security chiefs anticipate rising risks, the time for half measures is over. Zero trust, a strategy that treats every connection as suspect, offers a clear path to cyber resilience.

The festive season is a critical time for retailers, but it’s also prime hunting season for cybercriminals. With more transactions and digital activity than ever distracting employees, the risk of scams, breaches, and online attacks skyrockets, threatening both businesses and customers.

Cloud security breaches are frequently caused by poor security practices and unaddressed vulnerabilities. It’s time to take decisive action before a breach hits your business. Why cloud security continues to fail A recent report by the cloud security firm Tenable highlights an alarming trend: 74% of companies surveyed had storage settings configured incorrectly.

Passwords have historically served as the primary defense for online accounts, but they’re no longer effective on their own. With the rise of evolving threats and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, experts recommend fortifying your logins with additional authentication methods.

Welcome to a world where cybercriminals don’t just break in — they learn, adapt, and evolve using artificial intelligence (AI). This article unpacks how cyberattacks are becoming faster, more sophisticated, and harder to spot, thanks to the rise of AI, and how companies must rethink their defense strategies.