IBM Cyber Threat Management Report with Dave McGinnis at Blackhat2026

The most important statistic in the IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026 isn't the $4.99M average breach cost. It's that AI-driven attacks surged 56% year-over-year. That number signals something bigger. Cybersecurity is entering an era where attackers can scale faster than ever before. The question for security leaders is no longer: "Will we be targeted?" It's: "Can we respond at the speed of AI?" The gap between attack velocity and defense velocity may become the defining cybersecurity challenge of this decade. View the full report here: https://lnkd.in/debmNzgv #CostofaDataBreach #CyberResilience #CyberAI #IBMSecurity #IBMConsulting #CyberSecurity #AI #DataBreach #CyberRisk #SecurityLeadership

AI is changing the game for defenders... and attackers. 🚨 AI-generated attacks are up 68% year over year, making cyber resilience, data governance, and AI security more important than ever. Looking forward to IBM's Cost of a Data Breach 2026 webinar to explore the latest findings and practical strategies organizations can use to stay ahead of evolving threats. https://lnkd.in/gk6BTXv6 Not ready to register? Check out the 2026 report: https://lnkd.in/gQuwnUJE #CyberSecurity #AI #DataSecurity #AIGovernance #IBMThink #CyberResilience

It’s here! The swimsuit issue for cyber nerds like me. The latest IBM cost of a data beach report was just released and supports what we all know. Concentration and consolidation in tech along with the rise in AI mean costs are up! Larger breaches, longer to detect and contain. Tech companies remain a top target. #cybersecurity #ibm #zurichcanada

AI-driven attacks increased 56%, led by deepfake impersonation and AI-enabled malware, while the global average cost of a data breach rose 12% to a record $4.99 million. AI model inversion attacks averaged $6 million in breach costs, reflecting the growing difficulty of protecting training data and other sensitive information. Organizations using security AI and automation extensively recorded $1.93 million in average savings compared with organizations using none. #ArtificialIntelligence #Cybersecurity #AISecurity #DataSecurity #SecurityAutomation https://lnkd.in/eKdegUyG

The healthcare industry remains the most expensive sector for data breaches, IBM’s annual Cost of a Data Breach Report found, with the average cost of a breach reaching $6.64 million in 2026. At the same time, AI-driven attacks are accelerating and driving up costs. Organizations that experienced AI-driven attacks incurred about $1 million more in breach costs than those that experienced a traditional attack. The more sophisticated threat actors become, the more organizations should assess not only their cybersecurity controls but also their resilience and risk-transfer strategies. Download and read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eKdegUyG

One thing that jumped out at me in IBM's 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report: Attackers are moving from human speed to machine speed. That's a problem because many organizations are still defending at human speed. AI-enabled attacks increased 56% year over year. The technology is changing both sides of the cybersecurity equation. Are defenses evolving fast enough? IBM's latest report is worth a read. https://lnkd.in/gY_Tupgx

The new IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report highlights a concerning trend: AI-driven attacks increased 56% year over year as organizations face increasingly sophisticated AI-powered threats. At the same time, the average cost of a data breach climbed 12% to $4.99 million, reinforcing the need for organizations to continue to enhance proactive cybersecurity. The good news? Organizations using offensive security testing—including penetration testing, vulnerability testing, and red teaming—reported breach costs averaging $211K below the global benchmark. That's a strong business case for investing in preventative cybersecurity measures that reduce risk before an attacker can exploit it. That's where External Attack Surface Management (EASM) and penetration testing work together. EASM provides continuous visibility into your internet-facing assets and identifies exposures as they emerge. Penetration testing validates which vulnerabilities can actually be exploited. Together, they help organizations reduce risk, prioritize remediation, and close security gaps before they become costly breaches. Want to see what attackers can already see? Connect with our team to discuss penetration testing, continuous attack surface management, and receive a free external attack surface scan: https://lnkd.in/gpHQnBmT Read the report: https://lnkd.in/eKdegUyG #CyberSecurity #AttackSurfaceManagement #EASM #PenetrationTesting #ThreatExposureManagement #ASM #Security #CISO #DataBreach #Pentest #RiskManagement #CTEM

56%. That’s the YoY rise in AI-driven cyber attacks in the 2026 IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report. That is not just a security issue. It is a business resilience issue. The organizations that adapt fastest will be the ones best positioned to respond. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eCFzFp5S

Cyber threats continue to evolve. Is your security strategy keeping pace? IBM's Cost of a Data Breach Report highlights the real-world impact of breaches and the technologies helping organizations reduce risk. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gRfuEUen #CyberSecurity #DataBreach #IBM #InfoSec #MaaS360 #DigitalTransformation #MDM #MobileThreatDefense

IBM officially launched our 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report and the cost of cyber incidents continues to rise. The global average cost of a data breach climbed 12% year over year, reaching a record USD $4.99 million. Think about that: that's approximately USD $1,100 per hour in financial impact. As organizations navigate increasing complexity, AI adoption, and evolving threat landscapes, understanding the true business impact of a breach has never been more important. Explore the latest findings and insights from this year's report below and learn what leading organizations are doing to reduce risk, improve resilience, and accelerate response. Also, I encourage you to register for our upcoming webinar on August 13 to hear IBM security experts Dimple Ahluwalia, Dave McGinnis and Jeff Crume, PhD, CISSP unpack the factors increasing breach costs and share practical strategies for improving security outcomes and resilience. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eyTQ4Dpi You can download the IBM 2026 Cost of a Data Breach Report here: https://lnkd.in/emzG-VRy