E375 - Securing the AI Economy: From the 2025 Holiday Breach Window to 2026’s Autonomous Threats

This episode analyzes the 2025 threat landscape, where U.S. data breach costs reached record highs of $10.22 million and cybercriminals utilized the "holiday breach window" to stage sophisticated attacks for the new year. We explore the transition into 2026—projected by experts to be the "Year of the Defender"—where organizations must combat "Agentic AI" threats and manage a staggering 82:1 machine-to-human identity ratio. Listeners will also gain actionable strategies for closing year-end security gaps, such as implementing rigorous patch management and testing incident response plans before the workforce disperses for the season.

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