Global Scans · Trust · Weekly Summary

WHAT'S NEXT?: Trust in politicians and experts is falling fast. Privacy is under threat and may lead to a collapse of confidence in technology as the world is increasingly networked. Unless reliability, integrity, and surety can keep pace with accelerating change trust in anything but oneself may disappear.

• [New] A Zero Trust Assessment for AI pillar is currently in development and will be available in summer 2026, extending automated evaluation to AI-specific scenarios and controls. Microsoft Security Blog
• [New] Companies implementing Zero Trust security frameworks reduce breach risk by over 60%. Gammatek ISPL
• [New] In 2026, organizations will increasingly adopt solutions powered by machine learning, artificial intelligence, and real-time analytics to enforce zero trust identity management, significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access. Security Boulevard
• [New] Advanced analytics and threat intelligence By 2026, zero trust identity management solutions will rely more heavily on advanced analytics. Security Boulevard
• [New] For security leaders, the road to 2026 calls for a deliberate, strategic adoption of zero-trust identity management, a move that is not only timely but necessary in a landscape marked by constant change and escalating risks. Security Boulevard
• [New] Fighting fraud and maintaining trust: Very soon, fraud will be third largest economy in the world. CUSO Magazine
• [New] Confidence in AI's impact is rising fast, 86% of leaders expect it to positively affect their firm in the coming year. Engineering Inc
• [New] Mastercard said it will continue focusing on trust, standards and connecting systems at scale as it works to bridge on-chain innovation with existing payments infrastructure. Fintech Singapore
• [New] While 79% of respondents expressed confidence that AI tools will improve ITDR effectiveness, Quest executives warn that over-reliance on prevention is a dangerous gamble. Security Boulevard
• [New] Ensuring transparency, fairness, and reliability in AI models will be essential if they are to support global sustainability goals. EurekAlert!
• [New] Voluntary carbon markets will undergo a rapid transformation that includes adhering to minimum global standards, primarily to enhance carbon credit integrity. The Conference Board
• [New] By tracking the fiscal calendar and understanding how liquidity injections and drains align with key tax periods, individual investors can anticipate periods of S&P 500 weakness and recovery with greater confidence. Alan Longbon MBA
• [New] By fostering an environment built on trust, transparency, and opportunity, the UAE has created conditions where businesses and communities can thrive even amid a complex regional landscape. Khaleej Times
• [New] As oversight tightens in the EU and remains divided across US state and federal authorities, organizations are rapidly adopting AI to reduce cost and drive effectiveness, with consideration for AI governance structures to manage risk, compliance, and maintain trust at scale. PwC
• [New] Geopolitical risks (Iran tensions) and an unfinalized 2026 budget constrain policy flexibility, forcing reliance on monetary tools alone. Ainvest
• [New] The UK could be particularly vulnerable because of its reliance on natural gas and the way regulated energy tariffs pass wholesale price increases to households with a delay. Yahoo Finance UK
• [New] Prolonged geopolitical friction could test the confidence-driven nature of Dubai's safe-haven image, potentially leading to a 'risk-premium' approach by institutional investors. Whalesbook
• In 2026 trust will be the defining differentiator between AI that is adopted and AI that is resisted. PruTech India | Innovative IT Solutions in AI, IoT, Clo
• 50% of supply chain teams lack strong confidence heading into 2026, with preparedness closely tied to visibility and system maturity rather than awareness of risk alone. The Supply Chain Xchange
• Only half of consumer brands report strong confidence in their ability to respond effectively to supply chain disruptions in 2026. The Supply Chain Xchange
• A second threat is that the EU's continued reliance on US LNG undermines the logic of the entire project. youth4planet
• The conversations at MWC reinforced the idea that maintaining digital trust will be essential as mobile networks become the backbone of global digital economies. TeckNexus

Last updated: 23 March 2026