Cyber is the Number One Global “People Risk,” Says Marsh

The Marsh "2026 People Risks" report, based on interviews with over 4,500 HR and risk professionals across 26 markets, ranks cyber-threat literacy as the top people risk and highlights tech skills shortages, AI mindset barriers, and mishandling of data as key concerns; it advises reframing cyber risk to include OT/HR systems, recruiting cybersecurity talent, fostering a cyber-centric culture, reducing fatigue, and ensuring human oversight and governance to turn people-risk management into a competitive advantage.