2026 Executive Report Series
The Definitive Cybersecurity Benchmark for Mid-Market Leaders
Six forces are reshaping technology leadership in 2026. See where your organization stands, and what high-performing organizations are doing differently.
General Report
Is Your Digital Backbone Built by Design, or by Accident?
Most mid-market organizations run on infrastructure nobody fully owns. The 2026 Katalyst Cybersecurity Executive Report breaks down the six forces reshaping technology leadership this year, and the operating model high performers are using to get ahead.
- The six forces reshaping technology leadership in 2026
- Where high-performing organizations are cutting risk
- A practical 90-day roadmap to strengthen your Digital Backbone
Industry Editions
Prefer a Report Built for Your Industry?
Same benchmark. Sharper focus on the risks, regulations, and forces unique to your sector.
Credit Union Edition
NCUA Exams Are Getting Harder
Member trust and examination readiness both depend on an intentional, well-run Digital Backbone.
$6M+ avg. breach cost
Download the Credit Union Report
Manufacturing Edition
When Production Stops, Revenue Stops
Manufacturing has been the most-attacked industry for four years running. See how high performers protect the plant floor.
$125K/hr avg. downtime cost
Download the Manufacturing Report
SLED Edition
When Systems Go Down, Citizens Feel It
State, local, and education organizations remain among the most targeted by ransomware. This report is your benchmark.
Top 5 most ransomware-targeted sector
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Healthcare Edition
Every System Outage Is a Patient Care Risk
1 in 4 hospitals report care disruption after a cyber incident. This report benchmarks where you stand.
$10.93M avg. breach cost
Download the Healthcare ReportWhat Our Partners Say
“Katalyst enables my team to focus on direct business activities with our internal partners, knowing that security is being handled, monitored, and managed.”
Scott Anzilotti, Senior IT Director, Magellan Aviation Group
“The Katalyst team found creative ways to consolidate multiple services into one package offering, reducing our expenses by 36%.”
Chris Libby, Director of IT, Spero Financial
“Leveraging a partnership in this way allows for faster, more productive progress since the team is already built and can expand as needed.”
Director of IT, Graystone Eye
Not Sure Which Report Fits?
Start with the general benchmark; it covers the same six forces reshaping every industry in 2026.
Download the General Report