Gallagher Security has launched its 2026 Security Industry Trends Survey to gather insights from professionals and stakeholders across the global security sector. The survey follows the company’s 2025 Security Industry Trends Report, which served as a resource for organisations adapting to changes impacting the sector.
It aims to identify shifts, challenges, and priorities that are emerging as central considerations for those responsible for security, from integrators and consultants to IT professionals and end users.
In the previous year, the report provided analysis of issues ranging from mobile credentials to the significance of trust and relationships in end user decision-making. According to Gallagher Security, these findings have played a part in helping teams worldwide plan for digital transformation, address budget limitations, and respond to new technologies.
The 2026 survey has been structured to examine a range of contemporary issues facing security professionals. Areas highlighted include the principal security objectives prioritised by end users, alongside the most frequent obstacles they encounter. The survey also pays attention to practical difficulties experienced during installations, system upgrades, and efforts toward broader digital transformation.
Additionally, it addresses the changing expectations around artificial intelligence in the context of security. It seeks to clarify where optimism about AI is being matched by concrete planning and where there is still a disconnect between expectations and implementation. Another line of questioning investigates how organisations are preparing for the security implications of quantum threats, an area receiving increased attention in the sector.
Security teams’ roles within organisations are examined, particularly the shift from being perceived solely as a cost centre to being recognised as a strategic enabler for business operations. This reflects a broader industry development, as businesses increasingly evaluate the wider impact of security on organisational resilience and performance.
The results of the survey will contribute to the 2026 Security Industry Trends Report, which Gallagher Security states will be made available as a free resource. According to the company, the report is intended to support the entire industry in navigating emerging changes and improving decision-making at all levels.
Participating in the survey, Gallagher Security emphasises, offers professionals at all tiers the chance to contribute to a clearer picture of what is effective, what is evolving, and which areas require further attention within the industry.
