GuidePoint Security finds cyber risk management gains board focus

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June 9, 2026 – Published on SecurityBrief

GuidePoint Security has published its 2026 State of Cyber Risk Management Report, produced with the FAIR Institute and SAFE. The study found cyber risk management is playing a larger role in business decision-making.

The report draws on responses from 400 cyber risk, security, technology and risk management professionals at organizations with 1,000 or more employees. It highlights stronger board attention, wider use of automation and artificial intelligence, and a persistent gap between confidence in cyber risk programs and execution.

Nearly 89% of organisations said they expect demand for cyber risk management to rise over the next three years. Meanwhile, 72% plan to increase investment in cyber risk management over the next 12 months.

Board involvement featured prominently in the findings. Some 89% of organisations reported board-level approval for defined risk appetite and tolerance levels, while 90% of those using fully quantitative measures said they now express cyber risk in financial terms.

GuidePoint Security finds cyber risk management gains board focus

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