Gallagher reveals survey to uncover trends in security

Gallagher Security has revealed its latest survey to uncover the next era of security – ‘2026 Security Trends Survey’.

The company highlights that it will call on security professionals and industry stakeholders to voice their opinion in the company’s upcoming new research.

According to the company, the new research is following on from the global impact of its 2025 Security Industry Trends Report.

2026 Security Trends Survey

Gallagher states that the 2026 Security Industry Trends Survey is open and is designed to uncover the shifts, challenges and strategic priorities shaping the next era of security.

From integrators and consultants to IT professionals and end users, the survey is a unique opportunity to contribute insights and shape the future direction of the industry.

Previous reports

Gallagher says that its 2025 report helped organisations around the world better understand the changes sweeping across the security landscape.

From a deep dive into mobile credentials to revealing just how heavily trust and relationships influence end user decisions, the company highlights that the report served as a valuable planning tool for teams navigating digital transformation, budget pressures and new technologies.

“Shaping their strategy and contextualising change”

Mark Junge, Chief Executive at Gallagher Security commented: “This survey and report are grounded in our belief that sharing knowledge freely makes the entire industry stronger.

“Over the past year, I’ve heard directly from a number of security professionals about how useful the 2025 report was in shaping their strategy and contextualising change.

“That’s why we’re committed to making the 2026 report even more valuable and something the entire global security community can benefit from,” Junge concluded.

Areas of focus

According to Gallagher, this year’s survey explores the shifting priorities, pressures and possibilities facing security professionals.

Gallagher says that the key areas of focus include:

• The leading security goals end users are prioritising – and the most common barriers holding them back
• The practical challenges facing installations, system upgrades and broader digital transformation efforts
• The evolving expectations around AI in security and where the hype is/isn’t aligning with real-world planning
• Whether and how organisations are preparing for quantum threats
• How security teams are redefining their value – from a traditional cost center to a strategic business enabler

A tool for the industry

The 2026 Security Industry Trends Report, built on this survey’s findings, will be a freely available resource to help the industry think more clearly and act more confidently, Gallagher says.

By participating, professionals at every level can help shine a light on what’s working, what’s changing and what still needs to be solved.

The company explains that it is now the time to weigh in and help shape the conversations that will define the next 12 months.