AXA XL and Thales unveil a report on organizational resilience in the era of cyber threats

Paris – April 1, 2026. The two companies are sharing their vision of resilience to digital threats in this document aimed at board members and executives.

Based on an in-depth analysis of public sources, sectoral studies, and proprietary data from AXA XL and Thales, this report highlights the fact that in 2026, cyber risk is no longer solely a technical issue but has become a strategic challenge at the highest level of the organization. This evolution is notably driven by the industrialization of cybercrime, increasing geopolitical tensions, the growing complexity of the regulatory framework, and the acceleration of technological innovations.

144 countries now implement regulations regarding privacy or cybersecurity, while new legislation such as NIS2, DORA, and the AI Act in Europe significantly strengthens requirements related to governance, risk management, and reporting.

In this context, the financial impact of cyber incidents continues to grow: the average cost of a data breach for an organization reached $4.44 million in 2025.

The report identifies five strategic priorities for senior leaders:

Achieving full visibility of digital assets and critical dependencies
Extending risk oversight across third-party ecosystems
Ensuring AI governance keeps pace with deployment
Building crisis-ready leadership and response capabilities
Developing a structured roadmap for post-quantum cryptography