White Paper

2026 CISO's Guide to Geopolitics and Cybersecurity

Know Your Adversary Before They Know Your Network

Cyber conflict has become permanent and continuous rather than episodic, driven by geopolitical fragmentation, AI acceleration, and enterprises that are more exposed and interconnected than ever. State-aligned actors now operate below the threshold of open conflict, using cyber operations to steal, influence, and pre-position for future crises, while AI shortens attacker timelines and widens the pool of who can execute a sophisticated intrusion.

This white paper breaks down how the world's most active nation-state actors think and operate, and what that means for enterprise defense. Inside, you'll find:

• The distinct strategic models behind Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea's cyber operations

• Why risk varies so widely by industry, and which sectors face the steepest visibility gaps

• How shrinking attack timelines are forcing a shift toward machine-speed defense

• The role of network context in powering both human analysts and AI agents

Get the full report for a grounded look at the adversaries shaping 2026, and what it takes to stay ahead of them.

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