What to Build in Cybersecurity in 2026 — Part 1: Hardware, Networks Effect, and Cryptography

What to Build in Cybersecurity in 2026 — Part 1: Hardware, Networks Effect, and Cryptography
AI is making software faster and cheaper to build, so durable cybersecurity companies in 2026 will need moats that AI cannot easily replicate. The article argues that hardware, deep cryptography, and trusted practitioner networks can create lasting value through atoms, trust, certification, and real-world community effects. #Utimaco #Entrust #PS3 #Sony #Intel #AMD #ARM #C2ISAC #DEFCON #GreyHack #CCC

Keypoints

  • AI speeds up coding, but it does not replace strong cybersecurity moats.
  • Hardware security products are harder to replace once deployed and certified.
  • Hardware identity technologies like HUKs and PUFs can strengthen device trust.
  • Cryptography offers value when it enables impossible or highly sensitive use cases.
  • Trusted practitioner networks can outperform generic feeds by relying on real human credibility.

Read More: https://cyberbuilders.substack.com/p/what-to-build-in-cybersecurity-in