Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026

Positive NegativeWhat is your view about the effectiveness of cyber-related regulations? 26%74%Perceived effectiveness of cyber-related regulations by all respondents FIGURE 28 Practitioners most frequently note that these regulations help CISOs raise cybersecurity awareness at the board level (58%) and drive tangible improvements in overall security posture (55%). At the same time, 18% of respondents cited challenges in ensuring that third-party vendors comply with diverse requirements, while others pointed to difficulties in fully understanding the applicability of regulations across business units and to limited internal resources and expertise (16%). What is your view about the effectiveness of cyber-related regulations? (select up to three) 20% 40% 60%Positive, they help us raise awareness of security with our board and in our organization Positive, they help us to improve our security posture/reduce cyber risks in our organization Positive, they help to secure budget for cybersecurity Positive, they help us to increase customer trust and brand reputation Negative, difficult to ensure third-party vendors comply with relevant requirements Negative, difficult to fully understand applicability of the amount of regulations throughout our business Negative, we have limited internal resources or expertise to track and implement changes Negative, difficult to ensure consistent implementation across business units/departments58% 55% 36% 30% 18% 17% 16% 11% 0%Sentiment towards cybersecurity regulations FIGURE 29 Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 37