Security Has Entered a New Era
The security landscape has transformed how organizations operate and, just as importantly, how they are attacked.

What used to be considered a security strategy is no longer enough. Attack chains that once unfolded over weeks can now unfold in hours, and attackers are increasingly exploiting identity, cloud platforms, human trust, and third-party relationships rather than relying solely on traditional methods.

This guide reflects how security operates today, grounded in real environments, real constraints, and the challenges organizations are actively navigating.

Created for business leaders, IT professionals, and security practitioners, this guide brings together insights from NRI’s security leaders and a grounded view of the realities shaping modern security programs.

• Why traditional security models are no longer sufficient
• How AI is transforming cyber threats and social engineering
• What Zero Trust really means and how to implement it
• The hidden risks in your supply chain and vendor ecosystem
• How to build a security culture that actually works
• What resilient incident response looks like in 2026

The organizations that make progress are not the ones chasing every new threat or product. They are the ones building strong foundations, testing assumptions, strengthening culture, and aligning security decisions with business priorities.

Download the full Security State of the Union 2026 and begin shaping a security approach that reflects how risk actually behaves today.