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4 Predictions Our Researchers Say Could Break (or Break Through) in 2026

As we step into 2026, Bitsight researchers are closely watching key developments across the cyber risk landscape. Their insights reveal a dynamic tension between rising threats and new opportunities to strengthen defenses. Here's what they predict for the year ahead, and what security teams should be prepared to navigate.

The Data Scientist's Take: Making AI Work for the Enterprise

In retrospect, it’s a lot easier to determine whether or not something has been overhyped. But for the moment? We’re bullish on agentic systems – and their adoption. Is your enterprise ready for the age of autonomous AI? Join Aleksandr Yampolskiy (CEO & Co-Founder, SecurityScorecard) and Ilya Mezyin (SVP, Head of Data Science, Dun & Bradstreet) for this discussion on: SecurityScorecard monitors and scores over 12 million companies worldwide. Find your company's security score for free at SecurityScorecard.com.

Meet GitGuardian's Machine Learning-Powered Risk Scoring

The GitGuardian Platform now automatically ranks every secrets incident with a risk score from 0–100, turning alert floods into a prioritized, trustworthy work queue. Scores are computed from incident context (like validity, exposure, where it was found, and exploitability) and build on existing ML capabilities like Secret Enricher and our False-Positive Remover, which cuts false positives by 80%+.

2026 Study from Panorays: 85% of CISOs Can't See Third-Party Threats Amid Increasing Supply Chain Attacks

Panorays, a leading provider of third-party security risk management software, has released the 2026 edition of its annual CISO Survey for Third-Party Cyber Risk Management. The survey highlights third-party cyber risk as one of the most critical challenges facing security leaders today, driven largely by a lack of visibility. While 60% of CISOs report an increase in third-party security incidents, only 15% say they have full visibility into those risks.

A Day Without ICS: The Overlooked ICS Risks That Could Bring Operations to a Halt

Have you ever watched AMC’s The Walking Dead? Before the walkers, before the chaos, there is a quieter moment that often goes unnoticed. The power is out. Roads are empty. Hospitals are running on borrowed time. The world has not fallen apart yet, but it is no longer working. That is what a day without ICS and OT would look like. Industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) are the systems that run the physical world.

How to choose the best risk management software for your organization

Fast-paced changes in technologies, regulations, and growth expectations can quickly shift your risk environment. Without a structured approach to managing these risks, even the most innovative organizations can face costly disruptions, security incidents, and compliance missteps.

Why Your Attack Surface Is Bigger Than Your SOC Can See | Financial Cyber Risk Explained

Your organization’s attack surface doesn’t stop at the network—and in financial services, that reality can’t be ignored. In this clip, Dov Lerner explains why even companies with strong internal security programs remain vulnerable when attackers target customers through phishing and account takeover schemes.

Inside the Deep & Dark Web Marketplace Fueling Financial Cyber Attacks

The deep and dark web isn’t chaos—it’s a fully functioning marketplace. In this clip from Exposed: Cyber Risk in the Financial Sector and its Supply Chain, Dov Lerner explains how aspiring attackers can purchase phishing kits, stolen bank credentials, initial network access, and even cash-out services—often without technical expertise.

The CEO's Take: The Human Element of Security

“Human error contributes to 95% of data breaches.” From unsecured collaboration channels to poor password hygiene, the attack surface of an organization extends across both its vendor ecosystem as well as all of the employees within it. Join Aleksandr Yampolskiy (CEO & Co-Founder, SecurityScorecard) and Marc van Zadelhoff (CEO, Mimecast) for this discussion on: SecurityScorecard monitors and scores over 12 million companies worldwide. Find your company's security score for free at SecurityScorecard.com.