Data Security and Compliance Risk 2026 Forecast Report

This report analyzes the operational gaps in data security and compliance among European organizations as they enter 2026. It highlights key areas where Europe lags behind global benchmarks, particularly in AI incident response, software supply chain controls, and compliance automation. The findings, based on a survey of 225 security, IT, compliance, and risk leaders, provide five data-driven predictions and strategic recommendations to address these critical gaps.