The Verizon 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report is now available. Proofpoint is proud to contribute its human- and agent-centric security insights and threat research to this valuable industry report. This year’s theme: “Keeping a strong foundation in the face of change.” Download your copy to unpack the latest updates on real-world breaches and explore strategies to equip your enterprise to meet the evolving threat landscape in the most effective manner possible. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/es4n9-W #DBIR | #2026DBIR | Verizon Business
The human element remains the critical vulnerability. DBIR data consistently shows social engineering and credential compromise as top attack vectors. As threat actors increasingly weaponize AI for sophisticated phishing, organizations must evolve beyond awareness training to behavioral analytics and zero, trust architectures that assume breach. The foundation isn't just technical controls—it's understanding how humans interact with data across its lifecycle.
This theme really resonates: as threat actors adapt, a strong security foundation increasingly depends on understanding human behavior, identity risk, and the expanding role of agents across the enterprise. Reports like this help turn real-world breach data into practical guidance security teams can act on.