Explore the technologies and strategies shaping cybersecurity leadership.
Cybersecurity leaders must respond to emerging threats, rapid AI adoption, geopolitical uncertainty, and growing expectations for cyber resilience. The 2026 Gartner Hype Cycle™ for Cybersecurity Leadership examines 24 innovations and concepts that can help CISOs evaluate priorities and guide program-level strategy.
In this report, you’ll learn:
- Which cybersecurity innovations may deliver the greatest business benefits
- How technologies including agentic AI, threat exposure management, and cyber resilience are evolving
- What cybersecurity leaders should consider as they assess adoption priorities
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Gartner, Hype Cycle for Cybersecurity Leadership, 2026, Charlie Winckless,
William Candrick, et al., 15 May 2026.
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