Cyber Snapshot Report: Enterprise resilience key to toolchain success
Even as machine-speed attacks dominate the headlines, Mandiant’s view from the frontline reveals that the vast majority of successful intrusions still stem from fundamental human and systemic failures.
This operational break-down shows up pointedly in research from the M-Trends 2026 report. Exploits remain the most common initial infection vector for the sixth consecutive year at 32%, voice phishing surged to second place at 11%, and prior compromise was the number one confirmed vector for ransomware-related incidents, according to the report.
To stay ahead, leaders should shift from prevention-focused strategies to an operating model where compromise is anticipated, exploitation is recognized as inevitable, and a continuous, intelligence-led feedback cycle leads their defense. Business and security leaders should rethink how they architect and implement resilience strategies and train cross-functional teams. At the same time, they should also systematically address technical debt and organizational security culture.
To help your team navigate this reality,...
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