CEOs of highly resilient organizations prioritize threat intelligence and information sharing to address geopolitical volatility Some 52% of CEOs of highly resilient organizations are prioritizing threat intelligence on nation-state actors, compared to 13% of CEOs of insufficiently resilient organizations. Similarly, 48% of CEOs of highly resilient organizations are increasing collaboration with government agencies and information- sharing groups, whereas only 6% of CEOs of insufficiently resilient organizations report doing so. This indicates that resilience is no longer built in isolation. It is achieved through shared intelligence and partnerships. CEOs’ views on the evolution of cybersecurity strategy amid geopolitical volatility, by organizational resilience levelFIGURE 3 Has your organization’s cybersecurity strategy evolved because of geopolitical volatility? (select all that apply) 10% 20% 30% 40% 60% 50%Yes, we have increased focus on threat intelligence related to nation-state actors52% 13% Yes, we have increased engagement with government agencies or information-sharing groups48% 6% Yes, we have increased our cybersecurity budget 30% 13% Yes, we have changed or are changing vendors due to geopolitical considerations30% 13% Yes, we have stopped doing business or conducting operations in certain countries19% 6% Yes, our cybersecurity budget has been cut 13% CEO of highly resilient organization (%) CEO of insufﬁciently resilient organization (%)0%Cybersecurity is the foundation for our digital world. It is at the heart of trust and will allow society to fully benefit from the transformations enabled by new technologies like AI and quantum. But it’s not something one can do on their own. We have to come together, share intelligence globally and develop the skills equal to emerging risks. Society knows what’s at stake if we get this wrong. It’s critical that we get it right. If we do, we’ll be able to deliver on the many possibilities for so many people around the world. Michael Miebach, Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 13