In 2026, over 85% of large enterprises will utilize hybrid cloud strategies. This significantly increases the requirements for comprehensive information security systems (CISS) and compliance with international security standards, particularly ISO/IEC 27001 and NIS2.
What this means for the market
The shift to hybrid environments means businesses face fragmented control and increased vulnerability to cyber threats. Failure to adapt security measures to these complex infrastructures can lead to severe data breaches, loss of customer trust, and non-compliance penalties under strict frameworks like NIS2.
Key security challenges of hybrid environments
Combining on-premises servers, private, and public clouds creates fragmented control due to incompatible security tools. To minimize risks, the following areas are becoming critical:
- Zero Trust concept: implementing zero-trust architecture, single sign-on (SSO) systems, and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Distributed data protection: applying unified encryption strategies, DLP solutions, and backup/disaster recovery (backup/DR) systems.
- Monitoring automation: utilizing SOAR and SIEM tools for rapid incident response without manual intervention.
Expert solutions from Ukrainian developers
Association members offer practical solutions to protect complex infrastructures. Specifically, the Softengi team integrates AI agents to automate threat monitoring at the network edge. SL Global Service specialists ensure secure cloud migration and backup/DR setup in compliance with ISO/IEC 27001. Softline specializes in building comprehensive information security systems for government agencies, while AZIOT focuses on securing IoT platforms in industry and real estate.
Steps for businesses
- Implement Zero Trust principles, including single sign-on (SSO) and multi-factor authentication (MFA).
- Deploy unified encryption and robust backup/disaster recovery (backup/DR) systems to protect distributed data.
- Adopt automated monitoring tools (SIEM, SOAR) and integrate AI-driven security solutions to enable rapid incident response.
Building an effective comprehensive information security system in 2026 requires transitioning to automation, implementing Zero Trust principles, and integrating security systems at all infrastructure levels.
Prepared by a Software Ukraine member. Original publication.