The Arctic Wolf State of Cybersecurity: 2026 Trends Report
The rapid-fire pace of AI advancements has security leaders feeling conflicted. As the rate of breaches increases, why do so many still feel confident their team can keep pace with the volume and complexity of modern threats?
Arctic Wolf surveyed 1,350 global security and IT leaders to better understand their top priorities and objectives, as well as gain insights into their current challenges and future concerns.
And now we’re ready to share the results with you. Fill out this form to reserve your copy!
MDR Overview.
Get an overview of MDR core capabilities, including turnkey delivery, 24x7 monitoring, and dedicated security teams.
Vendors.
Arctic Wolf, Bitdefender, Crowdstrike, Expel, Rapid7, Sophos, and more. Breakdown of features and service types.
Criteria.
Six top features to look for. Identifying whether vendors are a VDSW or MDR. Determining which delivery style best fits your organization.
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What's Included
Functionality.
See three crucial capabilities to look for in modern MDR providers and the pros and cons of each type of vendor.
Evaluation.
Assess containment approaches and incident reporting. Staying compliant legally and internally.
Delivery Styles.
Understand the four MDR delivery styles, and Identify which one best suits your organization.
Requirements.
What two requirements will help narrow vendor evaluation? Learn to use RFPs and proof of concept to determine MDR fit for your organization.
Trends.
Explore emerging features now available with MDR, including exposure management, ITDR, and IaaS monitoring.
Drawing on the insights and data from hundreds of global digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) engagements conducted by the Arctic Wolf Incident Response team, this exclusive report reveals why certain industries are targeted with certain kinds of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and what organizations around the globe can do to harden their defenses in this changing threat landscape.
See some of our key takeaways below and download the full version to explore all the data points and insights.
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Against Headwinds, Ransomware Groups Continue To Wreak Havoc
Ransomware accounted for 44% of our IR incidents. This dominance reflects the continued profitability and operational impact of ransomware attacks, which often force organizations into urgent response scenarios.
Arctic Wolf Recommends
Ensure network and endpoint logs are available for examination and correlation. Additionally, utilize network segmentation and a vulnerability management program.
BEC Groups Might Not Steal Headlines, But They’re Still Stealing Funds
Business email compromise (BEC) showed impressive consistency, accounting for 26% of cases. We suspect that some of its staying power is due to AI, which can increase both the efficiency of an attack campaign (driving scale) and its effectiveness.
Arctic Wolf Recommends
Ensure network and endpoint logs are available for examination and correlation. Additionally, utilize network segmentation and a vulnerability management program.
Join Arctic Wolf experts for a webinar focused on AI advancements in cybersecurity, how they may impact your environment, and the decisions you should be making now to stay ahead of modern, AI-enhanced threats.
