Report 02 Oct 2025

The Next Big Thing(s) in Cybersecurity – InBrief Analysis

The Next Big Trends

The cybersecurity landscape is entering a new era shaped by AI, cloud computing, quantum technology, and hyperconnectivity. Attackers now utilize AI-driven phishing, deepfakes, and supply chain exploits, while defenders must implement equally advanced, adaptive solutions. The priorities for 2026 include AI-powered defenses, cloud-native application protection, IAM 2.0, and operational zero trust. Medium-term strategies (2026–2030) focus on autonomous cyber defense, migration to post-quantum cryptography, AI governance, and securing edge and 5G infrastructures. Long-term challenges (2030–2035) involve AI-versus-AI cyber warfare, neural and bio-cybersecurity, quantum-secured architectures, and space-based cybersecurity. For IT providers, success depends on integrating AI-native SOC services, enabling crypto-agility, and delivering trusted content provenance. Enterprises must adopt zero trust and secure AI usage and strengthen IoT and edge ecosystems. Ultimately, cybersecurity is no longer just about defense; it underpins digital trust, resilience, and innovation in a rapidly changing threat landscape.