Author: Dr. Philip Cao

Dr. Philip Cao (aka #DrPC), EDBA, MSCS, ZTX-I, CCISO, CISM, CMSC, CCSP, CCSK, CASP, GICSP, PCSPI is a Strategist, Advisor, Educator, Contributor and Motivator. He’s also a Cyber | Zero Trust Strategist & Evangelist and Chief Trust Officer. He has 24 years’ experience in IT/Cybersecurity industry in various sectors & positions.
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Gartner Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection 2026

Rapid AI adoption and emerging supplier sovereignty requirements are shaping buyer priorities for endpoint protection products. Buyers should factor in sovereignty objectives, as well as requirements for AI discovery and usage control on corporate endpoints, when selecting vendors.

Strategic Planning Assumptions

  • By 2028, 90% of endpoint protection vendors will offer AI discovery and usage control features.
  • By 2029, 30% of midsize organizations will converge endpoint, data security and identity security capabilities into a workspace security platform, enabling holistic protection and centralized policy management.
  • By 2029, organizations that integrate endpoint security tools, management processes and operations teams will reduce incident response times by at least 40%.

Download the full report: Gartner Reprint

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Voices in ASEAN (2026 Edition) by New In Asia

I’m honored and grateful to be featured as one of the Top 10 Cybersecurity Voices in ASEAN (2026 Edition) by New in Asia.

Many thanks for this recognition and I’ll keep promoting Zero Trust, Digital Trust, global cybersecurity framework, standard and architecture altogether with cybersecurity education and professional development across ASEAN region and JAPAC theatre as I have been doing for years.

I will also make sure cybersecurity professionals who are my students will be trained and are well aligned with international standards.

📖 Read the full list: https://buff.ly/sna5O86

🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://buff.ly/W9GZiXF 

 

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The Forrester Wave™: Cybersecurity Consulting Services, Q1 2026 Report

The Forrester Wave™: Cybersecurity Consulting Services, Q1 2026 report is just out.

Cybersecurity consulting is in transition as genAI and automation promise faster, tailored insights — yet client expectations outpace current capabilities. Buyers increasingly expect real-time adjustments to risk assessments and policy recommendations, but most providers still operate on structured phases rather than continuous delivery. This gap fuels scrutiny of engagement economics: While firms advertise AI-driven efficiencies, customers rarely see proportional cost reductions. Procurement teams now demand transparent pricing and measurable ROI, challenging providers to reconcile innovation claims with actual savings. CISOs must navigate a mature market where differentiation depends on operationalizing AI without sacrificing governance or trust.

Cybersecurity consulting services customers using this evaluation to inform a purchase decision should consider:

  • AI and automation embedded in workflows
  • Strategy aligned with business outcomes
  • Transparent economics and ROI evidence as requirements

Congrats PwC, EY and McKinsey for being Leaders on this report.

Download the full report: https://reprint.forrester.com/reports/the-forrester-wave-tm-cybersecurity-consulting-services-q1-2026-960c10c6/index.html

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Training Course Announcement: CompTIA Security+ (Dec 20, 2025)

The last CompTIA Security+ training course of the year 2025, and I will have a short break after this to prepare for some new things in the year 2026.

If you have demand for this training course, please contact Robusta.

ZTX Cyber x Robusta Technology & Training

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SANS 2025 Security Awareness Report

The 2025 SANS Security Awareness Report® analyzes data provided by over a thousand security awareness professionals from around the world to identify and benchmark how organizations are managing their human risk.

This data-driven report provides actionable steps and resources to enable organizations at any stage of their Awareness program to mature said programs and benchmark them against others.

In this download you will find:

👉 The analysis, insights, and actionable data that make great programs successful
👉 The top challenges awareness programs face in managing human risk
👉 Program maturity benchmarking trends, as measured against the Security Awareness Maturity Model®
👉 How security awareness professionals can grow and develop their careers including detailed salary information and a Career Development path
👉 Action items to proactively grow your team and your budget to mature your program

…and so much more! Download the report now to unlock actionable insights to growing and maturing your security awareness program to excel at Managing Human Risk.

Download the full report: https://www.sans.org/mlp/ssa-security-awareness-report

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