Year-over-year evolution of cybersecurity strategy shifts due to geopolitical volatility FIGURE 15 20% 40% 60%Geopolitically motivated cyberattacks (disruption of critical national infrastructure, espionage, etc.) Natural disasters (e.g. extreme weather, long-term environmental disruptions) Disinformation None of the aboveConvergence of IT/OT/IoT/robotics Dependence on undersea cables or lines of communication Dependence on space-based assets (e.g. satellites, GPS, satellite communications) 0% Responses (%)Which of the following does your organization consider in its overall cyber risk mitigation strategy? (select all that apply) 11%15%18%41%42%49%64% Organizations are increasingly shifting from isolated defence to intelligence-driven collaboration. In response to geopolitical volatility, survey respondents identified a stronger focus on threat intelligence and deeper engagement with government agencies as the top two drivers of change in their cybersecurity strategies. This trend indicates a growing recognition that navigating an uncertain geopolitical landscape demands collaboration and shared situational awareness.Top considerations for cyber risk mitigation strategies FIGURE 1620% 40% 60% 80% Yes No100%Has your organization’s cybersecurity strategy evolved because of geopolitical volatility? 202393% 7%202487% 13%202541% 59%202634% 66% 0% Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 25