Security Risk Advisors (SRA) has launched its first-ever comprehensive report titled The Purple Perspective 2026. Released on March 9, 2026, in Philadelphia, this report offers a detailed analysis of cybersecurity defense mechanisms, focusing on real-world detection and prevention of high-priority adversary techniques.
The report is built upon insights from more than 160 purple team exercises and the testing of over 8,300 Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs). It benchmarks organizational performance across various industries, identifying key areas for defensive improvements.
Analysis of the Cyber Threat Landscape
The report provides a thorough overview of emerging cyber threats and challenges that organizations faced in 2025. It highlights the most successfully defended and missed MITRE ATT&CK TTPs, offering actionable insights to strengthen detection and prevention strategies.
In 2026, the report recommends focusing on enhancing detection capabilities to address these challenges. It emphasizes the importance of understanding industry-specific threat landscapes, particularly in sectors like Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail.
Key Insights and Recommendations
One of the significant findings is that organizations conducting two to four purple team exercises annually tend to perform better in terms of cybersecurity defenses. This suggests that a systematic approach to testing can be more beneficial than relying solely on industry standards or financial resources.
The report also highlights the underutilization of telemetry data. Despite logging activities such as pass-the-ticket and bulk SharePoint downloads, effective alerts remain sparse. For instance, pass-the-ticket incidents were logged 42% of the time but alerted only 16%.
Addressing Organizational Challenges
The report uncovers a critical issue where attackers exploit gaps between compliance and security teams. For example, SharePoint bulk downloads were logged 70% of the time, yet alerted merely 24%. The report stresses the necessity of integrating compliance telemetry with incident response to bridge these gaps effectively.
The Purple Perspective 2026 is an invaluable resource for cybersecurity professionals aiming to defend against sophisticated threats. It not only provides insights but also recommends practical measures to enhance organizational security resilience.
Access the Report: The full report is available for free, providing cybersecurity experts with the tools needed to tackle future challenges.
About Security Risk Advisors: As a leading cybersecurity consulting firm, SRA specializes in offensive and defensive security services, including purple teaming and security program development. Their mission is to empower organizations to defend against evolving threats by delivering innovative solutions and actionable insights. For more information, visit their website or contact Douglas Webster, the Marketing Manager, at [email protected].
