UPCOMING WEBINAR
The 2026 Verizon DBIR and Human Risk Management
June 17, 2026
Multiple sessions
A conversation with Verizon Lead Data Scientist and DBIR co-Author, Phillippe Langlois on security awareness and human risk management-relevant findings from the 2026 Verizon DBIR
Philippe Langlois
Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) Author at Verizon
Maxime Cartier
VP of Human Risk
Eliot Baker
Director of Strategic Communications
David Badanes
Human Risk
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Every year, Verizon Business releases the Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), which offers an in-depth look at the largest sources of data breaches over the last year, helping security teams better understand recent attack methodologies and their potential impact on business operations.
On June 17th, join Hoxhunt and Phillippe Langlois from Verizon for key insights into the human side of the 2026 DBIR and learn how to align your security awareness program to the current cybersecurity landscape.
You will learn:
- Top findings of the Verizon 2026 DBIR related to human risk
- What emerging trends mean for security training programs
- Steps to adapt your training program to protect against modern threats
Save your spot at the session today. If you can't make it, no problem. Register and receive the webinar on-demand as soon as it's ready.
For the second year in a row, Hoxhunt is a proud contributor to the Verizon DBIR with our industry-leading research into emerging social engineering patterns and user behavior in both the simulated and real world contexts.
The age of AI has created upheaval in the threat landscape. For the first time, the exploitation of vulnerabilities has emerged as the top vector for initiating breaches for the first time.
But the human element remains prevalent in 62% of breaches, up from 60% in 2025.
- Social engineering was the third most-common breach pattern (16% of all breaches)
- Mobile-targeted phishing is 40% more clicked than desktop
- Pretexting is an emerging entry point to ransomware and extortion
The 2026 DBIR's introduction highlights AI-enabled social engineering and the importance of "security fundamentals," such as strong security culture and behavior, to stay secure in a rapidly changing threat landscape?
"Amid all this change, one message stays the same: The threat landscape will keep evolving, but the fundamentals still matter most. Organizations that stay grounded in strong cybersecurity basics (clear visibility into assets and third parties, disciplined patch management, and well-practiced response plans along with a culture that supports and enables secure behavior) are better positioned to handle today’s realities and whatever comes next." -- Verizon DBIR, Introduction
Speakers
Philippe Langlois
Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) Author at Verizon
As one of the co-authors of the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, Philippe is responsible for the collecting, collating, analyzing, and writing of the report. In addition to the report, he is helped create and manage the core infrastructure that supports the team and works closely with the industry in promoting threat-informed cyber security.
Maxime Cartier
VP of Human Risk
Hoxhunt's VP of Human Risk is a seasoned veteran in leading security awareness and human risk management programs at large enterprises such as HM.
Eliot Baker
Director of Strategic Communications
Eliot has spent his career working at the intersection of science, technology, and human performnce.
David Badanes
Human Risk
David is an award-winning security awareness program leader and former Deputy CISO.
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UPCOMING WEBINAR
The 2026 Verizon DBIR and Human Risk Management
A conversation with Verizon Lead Data Scientist and DBIR co-Author, Phillippe Langlois on security awareness and human risk management-relevant findings from the 2026 Verizon DBIR
Every year, Verizon Business releases the Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), which offers an in-depth look at the largest sources of data breaches over the last year, helping security teams better understand recent attack methodologies and their potential impact on business operations.
On June 17th, join Hoxhunt and Phillippe Langlois from Verizon for key insights into the human side of the 2026 DBIR and learn how to align your security awareness program to the current cybersecurity landscape.
You will learn:
- Top findings of the Verizon 2026 DBIR related to human risk
- What emerging trends mean for security training programs
- Steps to adapt your training program to protect against modern threats
Save your spot at the session today. If you can't make it, no problem. Register and receive the webinar on-demand as soon as it's ready.
For the second year in a row, Hoxhunt is a proud contributor to the Verizon DBIR with our industry-leading research into emerging social engineering patterns and user behavior in both the simulated and real world contexts.
The age of AI has created upheaval in the threat landscape. For the first time, the exploitation of vulnerabilities has emerged as the top vector for initiating breaches for the first time.
But the human element remains prevalent in 62% of breaches, up from 60% in 2025.
- Social engineering was the third most-common breach pattern (16% of all breaches)
- Mobile-targeted phishing is 40% more clicked than desktop
- Pretexting is an emerging entry point to ransomware and extortion
The 2026 DBIR's introduction highlights AI-enabled social engineering and the importance of "security fundamentals," such as strong security culture and behavior, to stay secure in a rapidly changing threat landscape?
"Amid all this change, one message stays the same: The threat landscape will keep evolving, but the fundamentals still matter most. Organizations that stay grounded in strong cybersecurity basics (clear visibility into assets and third parties, disciplined patch management, and well-practiced response plans along with a culture that supports and enables secure behavior) are better positioned to handle today’s realities and whatever comes next." -- Verizon DBIR, Introduction
Speakers
Philippe Langlois
Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) Author at Verizon
As one of the co-authors of the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report, Philippe is responsible for the collecting, collating, analyzing, and writing of the report. In addition to the report, he is helped create and manage the core infrastructure that supports the team and works closely with the industry in promoting threat-informed cyber security.
Maxime Cartier
VP of Human Risk
Hoxhunt's VP of Human Risk is a seasoned veteran in leading security awareness and human risk management programs at large enterprises such as HM.
Eliot Baker
Director of Strategic Communications
Eliot has spent his career working at the intersection of science, technology, and human performnce.
David Badanes
Human Risk
David is an award-winning security awareness program leader and former Deputy CISO.
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