- Govern AI with clear accountability: Get visibility into AI systems and data flows, and make sure risk has a clear owner.
- Rethink budgets and vendors: Align security spend with business investment and reduce your reliance on any single vendor.
- Prepare for disruption: Rehearse geopolitical scenarios and build an AI-fluent talent pipeline as external hiring costs climb.
Analyst Report
Forrester Trend Report: Top recommendations for your security program, 2026
Forrester’s 2026 recommendations for CISOs navigating AI risk, budget pressure, vendor complexity and geopolitical disruption.
Key Points
Security leaders are entering 2026 under constant pressure, from fast-moving AI adoption to tighter budgets and an unpredictable global landscape. Forrester’s Top Recommendations for Your Security Program, 2026 gives CISOs a prioritized set of actions for building adaptability into every part of their program. Use it to align security with business priorities and make confident decisions about where to invest, who to partner with and what to govern next.
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