Sunday 11/01/2026

In a week defined by the U.S. extraction of Maduro, the formalisation of China’s "Electrostate" mandates, and the continued erosion of order in the West Bank and Iran, the global risk landscape is shifting in real-time. We provide a pragmatic analysis of the top stories currently rewriting the security playbook for 2026.

As deepfake-enabled fraud becomes more automated, scalable, and sophisticated, organisations are being forced to rethink how they approach trust, verification, and human risk. In this Security Trends for 2026 Q&A, Aarti Samani examines why deepfakes are no longer a niche technology threat, how social engineering and broken processes are being exploited at scale, and what real resilience looks like in an era of autonomous fraud.

As the terrorism threat becomes more complex we are being challenged to rethink how preparedness and protection are approached. In this Security Outlook 2026 Q&A, Catherine Ling explores how terrorism and counter-terrorism are evolving together, why public awareness and organisational readiness matter more than ever, and how policy, preparedness, and culture will shape resilience in the year ahead.

As security risks become increasingly interconnected, organisations are being forced to rethink how they understand and manage exposure. In this Security Outlook 2026 Q&A, Dr John Akerele explores why compounded risk, human factors, and organisational culture now matter as much as technical controls - and why adaptability, curiosity, and presilience will define effective security in the years ahead.

The security landscape is shifting from standalone systems to integrated digital ecosystems. As we look toward 2026, the challenge for organisations isn't the technology itself, but the maturity of their governance and design. This interview explores why we must move beyond the hype of AI, the importance of supply chain transparency, and why the future of security is fundamentally human-centric.

The security industry is changing fast, and recruitment is struggling to keep up. Skills shortages, shifting expectations, and evolving roles are forcing both employers and candidates to rethink how they approach careers in security. This article reflects on where the profession is now, what’s driving these pressures, and why culture, development, and flexibility matter more than ever when building sustainable security teams.