AI in 2026: Experts Reveal the Next Era of Security, Collaboration & Innovation

Tom Stockmeyer, Managing Director, Government and Critical Infrastructure, Cyware

“In 2026, collective defense strategies will shift from traditional information sharing to fully automated, AI-enabled collaboration. Building on the progress of ISACs and the anticipated rollout of CISA’s Threat Intel Exchange Services (TIES), government agencies, particularly at the federal level, will increasingly adopt tools that allow for immediate, AI-driven action against threats.

This shift will be driven by the necessity of defending against a growing speed and sophistication of AI-powered attacks, with a focus on raising the bar for both the speed and consistency of defensive actions. By integrating AI into both analysis and daily operations, defenders will finally be able to turn shared intelligence into immediate action. This transition will connect agencies and teams in ways that were previously out of reach, building a stronger, more resilient public-sector cyber ecosystem. It will also help relieve the strain on human analysts by improving consistency and response speed while strengthening the foundation of collective defense.”

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