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Explore the rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape through this 20-minute video presentation that examines critical security trends expected to shape 2026. Discover how Shadow AI, polymorphic malware, and post-quantum cryptography are creating new risk vectors that organizations must address. Learn about the dual nature of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing, understanding how these innovations are simultaneously revolutionizing security capabilities while introducing unprecedented vulnerabilities. Gain insights into the growing threat of deepfakes and their potential impact on information security and social engineering attacks. Understand the implications of quantum computing for current encryption methods and the urgent need for post-quantum cryptographic solutions. Examine how Shadow AI - unauthorized AI implementations within organizations - poses unique challenges for security teams and compliance frameworks. Analyze the evolution of polymorphic malware and its ability to evade traditional detection methods through constant mutation and adaptation. Prepare for the future of cybersecurity by understanding these emerging trends and their potential impact on organizational security strategies, risk management approaches, and the broader digital threat landscape.
Syllabus
Cybersecurity Trends in 2026: Shadow AI, Quantum & Deepfakes
Taught by
IBM Technology