Dan Lohrmann, a globally recognized expert in cybersecurity, recently discussed "The Top 26 Security Predictions for 2026" in Government Technology.
Lohrmann emphasized the value of insights provided by industry analysts, noting their extensive information and forecasts. He specifically highlighted the “Official 2026 Cybersecurity Market Report: Predictions and Statistics” along with a PDF version of the details.
Here are some key highlights from the report, though Lohrmann encourages readers to "please read this excellent report" at the links provided:
- Industry analysts forecast global spending on cybersecurity products and services will reach $522 billion by 2026.
- Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, a significant increase from $3 trillion in 2015.
- The United States invests over $25 billion in cybersecurity each year, making it the largest spender globally.
The Government Technology article also includes predictions from prominent organizations such as Forbes, IDC, Coursera, Deloitte, Microsoft, PwC, and TechRepublic.
