Is the new cybersecurity topography contouring to machine identities?

In the just-published iTNews State of Security Report 2026, Peter Soulsby, Brennan's Director of Cyber Security and Government, checks his cybersecurity compass to explain why AI has changed the cyber topography, how it's forcing some security teams into "block-and-defend" mode, and why that concession can cost you the one thing you need: visibility.

Peter's helpful analysis is one of many in one of the most anticipated cybersecurity reports of the year.

Go further with the full report

The annual iTNews State of Security report consistently makes for a timely addition to the cybersecurity conversation. And with fresh research, plus indispensable opinion from CISOs and senior security leaders, the 2026 edition is no exception.

This collaborative deep dive into the cybersecurity sector by iTNews, Digital Nation Australia, and techpartner.news also covers:

• Identity & Access Management
• XDR
• Zero Trust
• Endpoint Security
• Cyber Resilience (proudly sponsored by Brennan)
• Cloud Security
• Application Security
• Data Security

Read the full report