Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026

While the overall view on the benefits of regulations is largely positive, respondents based in markets where such regulations are more mature, such as Europe and North America, face greater difficulty in applying them consistently across borders. This is reflected in the fact that survey results reveal a slightly lower perception of the actual effectiveness of cyber-related regulations – 30% in Europe and 29% in North America – possibly reflecting the fact that more advanced regulatory environments can also introduce greater complexity and compliance burdens. In a context of heightened geopolitical volatility and digital fragmentation, regulation thus serves as both a stabilizing force and a shared language for resilience – even as the contours of sovereignty and coordination continue to evolve. 20% 40% 60% 80%What is your view about the effectiveness of cyber-related regulations? Middle East and North Africa East Asia and Pacific Sub-Saharan Africa North AmericaLatin America and the Caribbean South Asia Europe and Central Asia 100% 0% Positive Negative70%71%76%78%78%79%81% 30%29%24%22%22%21%19%Sentiment towards cybersecurity regulations, by region FIGURE 30 38 Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026