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A 2026 Snapshot on the State of Data Security

Dive into the latest Forrester research on how tokenization and AI-ready architectures are replacing legacy tools to unlock business value.

Key Takeaways

How is data security evolving?

As organizations embrace the cloud and AI era, traditional perimeter tools are failing to keep pace with modern data foundations. Capital One Software commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct research which uncovered how modern data protection solutions are essential to unlocking operational resilience and business value.

The visibility and legacy challenge

Discover why some security leaders struggle with a lack of visibility within their business processes and how reliance on outdated, siloed data protection tools is stalling innovation.

Modernizing for AI and operational value

While traditional defense remains prevalent, learn why forward-thinking leaders are shifting toward tokenization to secure data without sacrificing its utility for emerging genAI and agentic use cases.

Navigating the data paradox

Understand how to balance the need for deep data access for AI models with the secure foundation needed to protect your data.

Data Spotlight

Uncover the reality of leveraging legacy tools in an AI era

Just one in three leaders see tokenization solutions enabling better data security over the next year, signaling a clear first-mover advantage.

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