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Global survey identifies cyber-related workforce literacy and skills as dominant operational risks for 2026

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A 2026 global survey of over 4,500 HR and risk professionals across 26 markets ranked cyber-related workforce risks as the top people-centered challenges organizations face. Cyber-threat literacy emerged as the foremost concern, followed closely by tech skills shortages—including cybersecurity and AI—and mindset barriers to AI adoption. Organizations reported increased exposure to cyber-attacks, operational disruption, and reputational damage due to low workforce cyber awareness and inadequate preparation for technology failures. Experts emphasize that the material impact increasingly stems from business interruption and systems failures rather than traditional cyber-attacks alone, driving broader economic and contractual consequences.

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  1. 30.04.2026 12:10 1 articles · 2h ago

    Marsh 2026 report identifies cyber-related workforce risks as top people-centered challenges

    Marsh’s 2026 People Risks report, based on input from over 4,500 HR and risk professionals across 26 markets, ranks cyber-threat literacy as the most cited people risk and tech skills shortages (including cybersecurity and AI) as the third-highest. The report highlights increased exposure to cyber incidents, operational disruption, and reputational damage due to low workforce cyber awareness. Organizations that effectively manage people-shaped risks report measurable gains in productivity and strategic progress.

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  • A 2026 global survey by Marsh, based on interviews with over 4,500 HR and risk professionals across 26 markets, ranked cyber-related challenges as the top people risks for organizations.

    First reported: 30.04.2026 12:10
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  • Cyber-threat literacy was identified as the most frequently cited risk, followed by tech skills shortages (including cybersecurity and AI) as the third-highest risk and mindset barriers to AI adoption as the sixth-highest.

    First reported: 30.04.2026 12:10
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  • Organizations that effectively manage people-shaped risks reported increased workforce productivity (40% of respondents), faster progress on strategic initiatives such as AI adoption (36%), and improved organizational resilience.

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  • Marsh highlighted that low security awareness among employees continues to drive increased exposure to cyber-attacks, breaches, operational disruption, and reputational damage.

    First reported: 30.04.2026 12:10
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  • Industry commentary notes that the material impact of cyber-related incidents is increasingly tied to business interruption, systems failures, and technology performance issues rather than traditional cyber-attacks alone.

    First reported: 30.04.2026 12:10
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