AI, Quantum, and the New Threat Frontier: What Will Define Cybersecurity in 2026?

If we think 2025 has been fast-paced, it’s going to feel like a warm-up for the changes on the horizon in 2026. Every time this year, Thales experts become cybersecurity oracles and predict where the industry is heading in the next twelve months. And, unlike the vague messages received by ancient Greeks, our predictions for 2026 are backed by our extensive experience and understanding of the cyber environment.