Expert Panel: Cyber Ready for 2026, Or Just Confident on Paper?

Many organizations entering 2026 do not feel they have fallen behind in their overall cyber-readiness. In fact, several believe they are doing everything right.  

They now have a wide range of new tools, greater visibility into how their systems operate, an almost endless array of metrics to measure performance, and more compliance certifications than ever before. With all of this comes a great deal of confidence.

Confidence, however, as this panel will demonstrate, is often used as a substitute for actual capability. 

The same pattern of overestimating one’s cyber-readiness continues across various sectors and industries. Security estates that appear to be robust in design and implementation, but fail to effectively translate investments into speed, clarity, and action when needed most are commonplace.

The tool stacks that these organizations use lack cohesion. Their processes exist, but they deteriorate quickly under high pressure. Leadership teams are generally unprepared for the time ...