Threat Horizon 2028: Coping with conflict
As global power dynamics shift and emerging technologies reshape risk at speed, the threat landscape becomes more complex, volatile, and unforgiving.
How this report helps
Threat Horizon 2028 provides clear strategic foresight into the cyber risks that continue to evolve in this environment. This Executive View equips senior leaders with the high-level insights they need today to prepare for the challenges of tomorrow, focusing on three themes that affect organisations in every geography and vertical industry.
Threat Scenarios for 2028
The shifting geopolitical landscape
Strengthening threat intelligence will be vital to anticipate how events reshape cyber risk and help organisations act before disruption strikes.
The era of AI
Organisations must map where AI operates across their environments and impose effective governance to control exposure, misuse, and hidden operational risks.
The evolution of cyber crime
Recognising criminal capabilities, anticipating targeted attacks, and rehearsing strong incident response will be critical to withstand rising cyber crime operations.
"Historic events, unprecedented in living memory, are making it far tougher to do business. The only certainty is uncertainty..."
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