Securitas has released the Annual Intelligence Estimate 2026, a new report designed to help organizations better understand and respond to today's rapidly changing global risk environment. The report provides strategic insights to strengthen business resilience and support informed decision-making in an increasingly complex security landscape.
As geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, cyber threats, and operational uncertainties continue to evolve, organizations face more complex and interconnected risks than ever before. The Annual Intelligence Estimate 2026 offers analysis and forward-looking intelligence to help business leaders and security professionals anticipate emerging risks and develop effective response strategies.
Martin Althén, President of Securitas Digital, emphasized that in today's rapidly changing environment, proactive risk analysis and the ability to anticipate future developments are essential for building organizational resilience.
Risk and Opportunity Go Hand in Hand
The Annual Intelligence Estimate 2026 examines the growing impact of high-impact, low-probability events and the increasing convergence of physical security and cyber risk. It also highlights how security and risk management are evolving beyond traditional protection to become key drivers of business continuity and long-term resilience.
The report explores:
- Key global security and risk trends for 2026
- Risk factors affecting international business operations
- Threat intelligence and protective strategies
- Geopolitical developments and emerging operational risks
- Potential scenarios that may impact organizations
- Major global risk events and critical periods to monitor throughout 2026
Mike Evans, Director of the Securitas Risk Intelligence Center, noted that organizations are operating in an increasingly unpredictable environment. He explained that the report was developed to help businesses identify emerging risks earlier and build more proactive response strategies.
Supporting Better Business Decisions
The Annual Intelligence Estimate 2026 is a strategic risk intelligence report designed to support better business and security decision-making.
It provides global insights that are relevant across industries and regions, while also serving as a foundation for more tailored risk assessments based on each organization's operating environment, industry, and geographic footprint.