Security Intelligence 2026: AI Resilience and the Passkey Resolution

This transcript from an IBM Technology podcast features experts discussing critical cybersecurity trends and resolutions for 2026. The panel emphasizes that artificial intelligence must be treated as a permanent fixture that augments rather than replaces human talent to ensure operational resilience. Key topics include Microsoft's expanded bug bounty program, which now covers third-party software, and the long-term dangers of the LastPass breach that continue to haunt victims years later. The speakers advocate for the urgent adoption of passkeys and multi-factor authentication to combat evolving phishing threats like ClickFix. Additionally, they explore OpenAI's automated red teams, which use adversarial models to proactively defend against prompt injection attacks. Ultimately, the discussion underscores that modern security requires a collaborative approach and a shift from simply stopping attacks to maintaining business continuity.