Gartner^®Predicts 2026: Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk Management Evolves for the AI Era

The surge in third-party-originating cybersecurity breaches demands a fundamental shift in how cybersecurity leaders and their teams manage third-party cybersecurity risks.Yet most organizations (62%) still overly trust due diligence questionnaire answers and findings, which are increasingly AI-generated, to blindly inform their risk-mitigation strategies. This approach isinsufficient and leaves organizations vulnerable to dynamic threats that emerge after the contract is signed. Cybersecurity leaders must shift from a prevention-only mindset to one that prioritizes quick detection, minimizes the impact of incidents, and thoughtfully leverages AI to improve processes.

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Gartner, Predicts 2026: Third-Party Cybersecurity Risk Management Evolves for the AI Era, Oscar Isaka, Deepti Gopal, Zachary Smith, 16 February 2026 GARTNER is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and/or its affiliates.