The cyber threat outlooks from CIOs and CISOs at the NASCIO Midyear Conference in Philadelphia ranged from the good to the bad to the ugly — with AI front and center.

How mass layoffs and economic anxiety have upended the talent war, turning “job hugging” into the public sector’s greatest opportunity to fill open tech positions.

In her new book, Code War: How Nations Hack, Spy, and Shape the Digital Battlefield, Allie Mellen provides true stories of the current cyber war and, importantly, what might be ahead.

With the release of Anthropic’s Project Glasswing and Claude Mythos, how should CISOs navigate the arrival of automated exploit chaining, collapsing patch cycles and the inevitable rise of adversarial AI?

Google recently released important research that moves Q-Day — the day quantum computers will be able to “break the Internet” — up to 2029. How should enterprises secure their systems?

How can enterprises scale cyber defenses for the coming agentic workforce? What are the top cyber trends and challenges flowing from our new normal? Let’s explore through an RSAC lens.

From Davos insights to state readiness, let‘s explore how robotics and sensors are moving artificial intelligence into the physical world.

When cybersecurity experts from the public and private sectors gathered this week, AI and critical infrastructure took a back seat to frontline defense in light of recent international headlines.

A deep dive into Iranian cyber warfare and actionable defenses for network operators.

Lessons on humility, careers, the automotive sector, “cowboy coding” and disrupting with AI from a lifelong innovator.

Some ways to master the essential tools to protect your privacy without sacrificing the convenience of modern smart technology.

From compromised TVs to AI-powered house chores, exploring the evolving global threats and why human-centric security matters more than ever.

Navigating insights from the World Economic Forum’s meeting at Davos on AI-driven threats, the push for digital sovereignty and the weaponization of critical global infrastructure.

As federal and state governments extend their lists of banned foreign technologies, where is this trend heading next? Is your home network safe for work use?

Government security leaders are struggling. Cyber investments are lagging. Resources are being cut. The problem is getting worse. Let’s explore solutions.

As Hollywood imagines our future, are brain and human microchip implants nearing a “ChatGPT moment” in 2026? Medical progress collides with privacy fears and state bans.

What were the top government technology and cybersecurity blog posts in 2025? The metrics tell us what cybersecurity and technology infrastructure topics were most popular.

With AI taking the top spot for 2026 government CIO priorities, what are the next-level questions that leaders must focus on regarding AI projects and trends in the new year?  

Welcome to the second installment of this comprehensive annual look at global cybersecurity industry prediction reports from the top security vendors, publications and thought leaders.

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