Signal Only 25% of leaders prioritize digital security despite rising cyber-fragility

Summary

McKinsey identifies digital security as a possible sleeper issue in governance. Only 25 percent of leaders in its 2026 survey say they treat it as a priority. This low share persists even though risks of cyber-fragility are rising. The report interprets the gap as a hidden weakness in how governance discussions are framed. It describes digital security and technology infrastructure as critical enablers that offer both protection and freedom to operate in volatile geopolitical settings. The finding suggests that geopolitical resilience planning may be overlooking a threat that sits inside the organization's own systems.