Cyber risk isn’t just an IT problem; it’s something every leader needs to take seriously. These days, regulators, customers, and insurers all want to see a clear, consistent plan for managing cyber security risks, not just a bunch of tools or one-off fixes. For CISOs, CIOs, compliance leaders, and IT directors, the question is no longer if to invest, but how to govern that investment through a disciplined framework.

Celebrate Data Privacy Week 2026 with JANUS Associates. Strengthen cybersecurity, reduce breach risk, and build a resilient data protection and privacy program.

Cybersecurity in 2025 moved decisively from “advanced persistent threat” to “always-on, AI-enabled risk,” especially for regulated, security‑sensitive sectors. Executives planning for 2026 should treat cyber as an integrated business risk discipline, not a series of point technology decisions.

The holidays are a time to slow down, reconnect, and recharge, but cyber threats don't take time off. While many teams are on vacation or operating with reduced staff, attackers see opportunity in distracted users, rushed processes, and unattended systems.

As we close out 2025, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly—with new regulatory guidance, intensified phishing threats, and an increasing convergence between IT and operational technology (OT). Below is our bi-weekly summary of key developments impacting cybersecurity leaders, risk professionals, and compliance officers across industries.

Ransomware readiness means putting the people, processes, and controls in place so that when, not if, a ransomware event occurs, your organization can contain the damage, recover quickly, and meet regulatory obligations with confidence.​