Attack Surface Visibility Tops CISO Infrastructure Security Priorities for 2026

### Executive Summary: The Cyber Express conducted a LinkedIn poll of cybersecurity professionals and found attack surface visibility (40%) is the top CISO infrastructure security priority for 2026, with cloud/hybrid security and identity/access security tied at 25% and ransomware at 10%. The article emphasizes that expanding cloud, APIs, and distributed assets make visibility foundational, and highlights related themes—identity, governance, AI, zero trust, and leadership—as essential for reducing exposure and operationalizing security.