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ISF Annual Threat Horizon Report

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ISF Threat Horizon: Your Strategic Edge Against Global Disruption

For over 15 years, the ISF Threat Horizon report has helped organisations predict emerging threats with 80% accuracy, giving leaders the foresight they need to act before risks escalate.

Published annually, this trusted resource explores the trends, uncertainties, and security risks shaping the next three years, equipping business and security leaders with actionable intelligence. In a world where 67% of medium-sized UK businesses were targeted in 2025, ISF Members using Threat Horizon have stayed ahead, anticipating threats and preparing with confidence.

The Threat Horizon is not just a forecast, it’s a strategic advantage for those determined to lead with resilience and control.

Threat Horizon 2026: The era of entangled risks

The ISF Threat Horizon 2026 report helps organisations regain control in a world of constant disruption. It reveals the key forces reshaping security and offers clear actions to prepare for uncertainty. including:

  • Technology Accelerates
  • Society Divides
  • Climate Deteriorates

While the full report is available exclusively to ISF Members, you can download the Executive View, a concise summary designed for senior business leaders.

Discover the emerging threats, explore the actions you can take today, and secure your organisation’s tomorrow.

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Threat Horizon 2027: Grasping for control

The Executive View equips security and business leaders with the essential insights and guidance needed to support their understanding of the threat landscape.

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Coming Soon: Threat Horizon 2028

The next edition is coming soon to help you anticipate risks and stay ahead of global disruption.
Subscribe now for early access and the latest insights shaping tomorrow’s business landscape.

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Meet the Authors

Our authors are passionate about shaping the future of security. Connect with them to explore the insights behind Threat Horizon.

We don’t get to choose the threat landscape. We do get to choose how we lead in it.
Steve Durbin
Chief Executive, ISF

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