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2026 H1 Threat Review: AI, Ransomware & Emerging Cyber Threats

Cyber threats continue to evolve, and the first half of 2026 delivered no shortage of new challenges. Forescout Research – Vedere Labs' 2026 H1 Threat Review examines the latest trends in vulnerabilities, ransomware, threat actor activity, supply chain security, and AI-driven attacks. Discover the key findings, emerging attack patterns, and practical recommendations security teams can use to better understand and reduce risk.

The Control Gap: Why Cyber Defenses Are Falling Behind AI-Powered Threats

Cybersecurity teams have faced major shifts before—from advanced persistent threats to ransomware. Now, Frontier AI is accelerating vulnerability discovery and creating new challenges for defenders. In this episode of Let's Talk Security, Forescout CEO Barry Mainz sits down with cybersecurity evangelist and former practitioner Karsten Abata to discuss the concept of the "Control Gap"—the time between identifying a risk and having the controls in place to effectively contain it.

Don't Wait for a Crisis: Rehearse Your Zero-Day Response

How do you prepare for a zero-day attack before one impacts your organization? In this video, Daniel dos Santos explains why security teams should use past vulnerabilities and real-world attack scenarios to rehearse response plans. By testing decisions, controls, communications, and recovery actions—not just documentation—organizations can build confidence and improve readiness for future threats.

How a Network-First Strategy Buys Time for Patching

What can organizations do when a critical vulnerability can't be patched right away? In this video, Daniel dos Santos, VP of Research, explains how a network-first approach can reduce exploitability by restricting access to vulnerable services while remediation is underway. By limiting reachability, security teams can reduce risk and give patching teams the time they need to test and deploy fixes.

How to Reduce Risk Without Shutting Down Operations

Discovering a vulnerable asset doesn't have to trigger panic. In this video, Daniel dos Santos explains how organizations can reduce risk while investigations are still underway by limiting reachability, tightening access controls, and using segmentation to restrict exposure—without disrupting critical business operations.

Build the Zero-Day Playbook Before the Next Crisis

In this video, Daniel dos Santos, VP of Research, explains why organizations should establish a zero-day containment playbook before a crisis occurs. A well-defined playbook connects response actions to assets, critical services, and business functions while outlining decision-making, impact validation, and crisis communication processes. When a real-world zero-day strikes, there is no time to create a plan from scratch. Preparation helps teams respond faster, align stakeholders, and reduce uncertainty during high-pressure situations.

Why Reachability Changes Vulnerability Response

When a critical vulnerability is announced, the first response is often urgency—and sometimes panic. But not every vulnerable asset presents the same level of risk. In this video, Daniel dos Santos, VP of Research, explains how reachability helps security teams move beyond broad vulnerability hunting and focus on the assets that are both vulnerable and exposed in ways that matter to the business. By understanding reachability, organizations can prioritize response efforts, reduce noise, and bring structure to vulnerability management.