Key Takeaways Identity is the common thread. The Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2026 shows identity sprawl, non-human identities, and AI agents driving interconnected risk. Cloud identity abuse was the most observed technique against critical infrastructure, at 78%.
What the 2026 Microsoft Digital Defense Report reveals about AI, identity, and the future of cybersecurity
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