Cybersecurity Trends 2026: Inside the New Threat Landscape

Explore the cybersecurity threats shaping 2026, from AI and ransomware to supply-chain attacks, and what security teams should prioritize next.

Presented by Chris Jackson

October 07, 2026

10 a.m. Eastern Time

All Regions

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Security threats are changing. Your priorities should too.

AI, ransomware, and supply-chain attacks are continually creating new risks for security teams. Join Pluralsight author Chris Jackson to examine real-world cybersecurity incidents shaping 2026 and the skills, controls, and governance strategies teams need to respond.

What you’ll learn:

How malicious open-source dependencies and compromised IoT/network devices are creating new attack surfaces
What changing ransomware economics mean for your response strategy
How attackers are using AI-generated deepfakes and social engineering to bypass human defenses
Where to use behavioral analysis, defense-in-depth, AI guardrails, and continuous monitoring
How governance frameworks, like the NIST AI RMF and ISO/IEC 42001, fit into a modern security program

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Meet the speaker

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Chris Jackson

Sr. Author, Cloud

Chris Jackson is a cybersecurity professional with more than 15 years of experience in identifying security incidents, securing applications and security training. Over the years, he has tested web applications for vulnerabilities, helped deploy SIEM platforms and more. He is passionate about teaching cybersecurity and committed to learning new technologies.