Paddy Harrington,

Paddy Harrington

Senior Analyst

Paddy is a senior analyst at Forrester advising security and risk professionals. He focuses on endpoint security across a range of platforms including desktop PCs, mobile devices, browsers, IoT devices, connected vehicles, and operational technology (OT). His research includes the endpoint’s impact on the security of business data and operations in light of the proliferation of interconnected devices and the evolving work environment.

Budget Planning Guide 2027: Security And Risk Leaders Must Confront The AI Cost Explosion
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Planning Guide Report
July 8th, 2026
14 min read

Forrester’s guide to what to invest, divest, experiment with, and avoid in security and risk to contend with technology disruptions as agentic AI and post-quantum migration converge in 2027.

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Predictions 2026: Cybersecurity And Risk – Mid-Year Check-In

Join “Mr. Prediction” Mike Proulx, VP, Research Director, as he leads an exciting interactive discussion with Forrester’s experts and your peers examining the status of Forrester’s 2026 predictions for cybersecurity and risk. Key takeaways: See which predictions have come true or on track to come true, and the global factors triggering them. Uncover new insights into why some predictions haven’t or won’t come true in 2026 based on Forrester’s expert analysis. Prepare your team and organization for the second half of 2026 with a bonus prediction.Target audience level: all levels