Archer and Round Announces 2026 Global Cybersecurity Trends Report
Archer & Round has released its 2026 Global Cybersecurity Trends Report, providing insights into key risks organizations must prepare for, as automation, AI, and evolving tactics shape the cybersecurity landscape.
Sydney, Australia, 5th Dec 2025 – Archer & Round, a cybersecurity partner with three decades of experience in defense, intelligence, and advisory services, today released its 2026 Global Cybersecurity Trends Report. The report identifies emerging risks and highlights key developments expected to define the cybersecurity landscape over the next 12 months, as attackers leverage automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and increasingly sophisticated exploitation tactics.
Drawing on 30 years of operational experience, along with insights from its Security Operations Centre (SOC), SIEM analytics, incident response activity, and global advisory engagements, the report provides organizations with a comprehensive understanding of the evolving challenges ahead.
AI-Driven Changes in Cybersecurity: Automation on the Rise
According to Archer & Round, 2026 will mark a notable shift, with AI-powered cyberattacks becoming more prevalent. This includes machine-generated phishing, automated vulnerability discovery, and rapid exploitation techniques that will accelerate breach cycles.
“Cybersecurity is entering a new era,” said Mick West, CEO of Archer & Round. “Attackers are leveraging automation and AI to move faster than ever before. Organizations need intelligence and response capabilities that can keep up with that speed. Our 30 years of experience provide us with a unique perspective—having witnessed every major shift, from early network intrusions to the automated threat landscape we face today.”
Top Cybersecurity Risks in 2026
- AI-Generated Phishing & Social Engineering
Hyper-realistic messaging, cloned identities, and AI voice replication are making impersonation attacks more difficult to distinguish from legitimate communications. - Exploitation of Identity Data
Attackers continue to target credentials, session tokens, and cloud access keys, which allow them to bypass traditional perimeter defenses. - Cloud Misconfigurations
As organizations adopt multi-cloud environments, configuration drift, poor identity management, and unmonitored services remain significant entry points for cyber attackers. - Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting third-party tools, managed services, and software components to infiltrate organizations on a larger scale. - Data Extortion Without Encryption
New techniques include stealing data quickly and threatening its exposure, eliminating the need for ransomware encryption while accelerating the monetization process. - Near-Zero Dwell Time Attacks
With faster attack cycles, some breaches can cause significant damage or lead to data exfiltration in just minutes, making real-time detection critical.
A Shift Toward Intelligence-Driven Defense
While threats are becoming more sophisticated and automated, Archer & Round emphasizes that the core principles of cybersecurity remain unchanged: visibility, response readiness, identity control, network hygiene, and continuous monitoring.
“The pace and volume of threats are evolving rapidly, but the fundamentals—understanding your environment, identifying your risks, and responding quickly—are more important than ever,” West said.
A New Approach to Cybersecurity: Integrating Smarter Solutions
Archer & Round’s 2026 report also highlights a shift in how organizations are approaching cybersecurity. Rather than continuously adding more tools, businesses are now prioritizing:
- Consolidated visibility
- Intelligent automation
- SOC and SIEM enhancement
- Smarter identity management
- Integrated governance and oversight
These trends align with Archer & Round’s ongoing investment in advancing security operations, AI-driven analytics, and global expertise as part of its long-term innovation strategy.
About Archer & Round
Founded in 1996, Archer & Round has grown into a global cybersecurity partner, providing SOC and SIEM services, managed security, cloud security, cyber intelligence, GRC, vCISO, and strategic advisory. With a network of certified specialists and a 30-year track record supporting complex cyber environments, the company offers organizations worldwide the intelligence and expertise necessary to secure their operations in an increasingly automated threat landscape.
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