Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026

20% 40% 60% 80%How would you rate your organization’s cyber resilience? Middle East and North Africa 100% Our cyber resilience exceeds our requirements Our cyber resilience meets minimum requirements Our cyber resilience is insufficient47% 13% Sub-Saharan Africa61% 32% 8%South Asia15% 77% 9%Latin America and the Caribbean62% 25% 12%East Asia and Pacific16% 66% 18%Europe and Central Asia13% 66% 21%North America62% 14% 24%40% 0%Regional levels of organizational cyber resilience FIGURE 40 How would you rate your organization’s cyber resilience? 20% 40% 60% 100% 80%Public-sector and international organizations Private sector NGOs Our cyber resilience exceeds our requirements Our cyber resilience meets minimum requirements Our cyber resilience is insufficient0%55% 37% 8%67% 11% 22%54% 23% 24%Cyber inequity across the public sector, private sector and NGOs FIGURE 41 Cyber skills shortages as a key driver of inequity Cyber inequity is a multifaceted challenge, shaped by disparities in resources, capabilities and access across countries, sectors and organizations. While gaps in security governance frameworks, limited financial resources and unequal access to digital infrastructure all contribute to this imbalance, one factor stands out for its pervasive impact: the shortage of cybersecurity skills.While the evolving threat landscape remains the foremost concern, the lack of cybersecurity expertise ranks as the second-most significant challenge – NGOs (51%) and the public sector (57%). When comparing small and large organizations, the data reveals a persistent divide: 46% of small organizations report a lack of cybersecurity skills and expertise, compared with 29% of large organizations. Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 49