Security | Threat Detection | Cyberattacks | DevSecOps | Compliance

By 2026, the idea of a fixed security perimeter is no longer realistic. Organisations now operate across cloud platforms, industrial environments, remote sites, and edge locations, often supported by tens or hundreds of thousands of connected devices. These devices are not users in the traditional sense, yet they authenticate, communicate, update, and make decisions autonomously.

As 2025 closes and we look toward 2026, the cybersecurity industry is bracing for radical changes that go beyond just intensifying existing problems. To help prepare for these new challenges, at least as much as is possible, a few of our experts weigh in on the defining shifts across the security landscape, from the evolution of nation-state tactics and the crisis in core internet infrastructure to the necessary, strategic pivot toward cyber resilience and identity-centric defenses like Zero Trust.

Cyber risk is often discussed in technical language, often in a way which is difficult to decipher the real business impact. CVSS scores, vulnerabilities, attack paths and threat actors all have their place but for many decision‑makers, this language doesn’t translate into real-world business outcomes. Small business leaders and non-technical executives need to understand what cyber risk means for revenue, reputation and operational continuity.

Modern managed service providers (MSPs) need more than disconnected tools to stay efficient and competitive. Growing MSPs and IT service providers are increasingly seeking unified remote monitoring and management (RMM) and professional services automation (PSA) solutions to support their expanding operations and streamline workflows.

On Shopify Plus, every part of the customer journey needs to feel effortless — and the login experience sits right at the front. When you’re running multiple Shopify Plus stores, catering to global shoppers, or managing a growing network of B2B customers, even small login roadblocks can escalate into bigger issues: customer drop-offs, abandoned carts, and frustrated buyers. Shopify's built-in login options work for simple stores, but Plus merchants often face more complex identity challenges.