Market Insight: 10 Predictions For Risk Management In 2026 And Beyond
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Executive Summary
Throughout 2025, risk practitioners managed a volatile mix of technological, regulatory and geopolitical pressures. In 2026, Verdantix predicts that risk management teams will experience similar strains as AI, cyber security, climate and third-party risks grow more pronounced. Building on research and market analysis over the past 12 months, this report details 10 predictions that will shape the risk management landscape in 2026, from the efficiency-driven adoption of AI and continuous controls monitoring to emerging cyber attack methods. Vendors, risk professionals and risk strategists should use this report to plan their 2026 risk strategies and digital product roadmaps.
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Mahum Khawar
Analyst
Mahum is an Analyst at Verdantix, specializing in AI integrations within risk management software and operational resilience. She advises technology buyers and software vendor...
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Luis Nino
Principal Analyst
Luis is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix, focusing on how regulatory requirements intersect with GRC strategies, and delivering insights that help clients understand and optim...
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Tom Murphy
Analyst
Tom is an analyst at Verdantix, specializing in third-party, GRC, reputational and geopolitical risk. His current research agenda focuses on how organizations can insulate the...
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Emma Cutler
Principal Analyst
Emma is a Principal Analyst at Verdantix, with a current research agenda focusing on solutions for climate risk management. She has a background in simulation and statistical ...
Katelyn Johnson
Senior Manager
Katelyn is a Senior Manager at Verdantix, specializing in enterprise risk management and external risk and resilience. She helps executives navigate today’s evolving ris...
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