Worms, January 13, 2026 – Artificial intelligence is accelerating cyberattacks. At the same time, regulations and standards such as NIS2, the EUDI Wallet, and the Cyber Resilience Act are placing additional pressure on companies in 2026. Digital sovereignty is also moving into focus: cities and municipalities are looking for ways to digitize citizen services without becoming dependent on U.S. cloud providers.

Cybersecurity specialist KOBIL has identified three trends that will significantly shape the security discourse in 2026, based on current insights from Gartner.

“Companies that fail to manage digital processes holistically and in compliance in 2026 risk operational disruptions, liability issues, and loss of control. Europe must secure its digital future—with European security solutions,” says Ismet Koyun, Founder and CEO of the KOBIL Group.

Trend 1: Super Apps and Agentic AI require security by design

Super apps that bundle numerous mini apps on a single platform are gaining traction in everyday life. Gartner predicts that by 2027, half of the world’s population will use super apps on a daily basis. According to Gartner, agentic AI will further transform this model. AI agents will autonomously perform tasks and access sensitive data. Mobile applications must therefore be deliberately designed to address these developments.

This also increases the risks. “Without zero trust, verified digital identities, and end-to-end encryption, super apps and agentic AI will quickly become a security problem,” warns Koyun. “That is why security by design is essential.”

KOBIL follows this approach with its Secure SuperApp platform, which Gartner lists as the only European SuperApp platform. It is successfully deployed in Worms and Istanbul, is GDPR-compliant, highly secure with multi-factor authentication, and stores data in Europe. It uses verified digital identities for both individuals and AI agents. Mobile app security is further supported by KOBIL AppShield, a SaaS solution.

Trend 2: The end of tool sprawl – Platform Security gains ground

Many companies today rely on a wide range of individual tools. This is not only inefficient but also creates security risks. Every additional application expands the attack surface. At the same time, new regulations and standards such as NIS2, the EUDI Wallet, and the Cyber Resilience Act are coming into force. As a result, consolidated security architectures will move into focus in 2026 – a trend conformed by Gartner in its latest reports.

Identity management, communication and transactions, as well as monitoring, access control, and incident management can be managed efficiently and securely via centralized platforms. This improves traceability, reduces risks, and simplifies audits.

With its mPower Enterprise platform, KOBIL addresses this need for consolidation. The solution is scalable, cloud- and hybrid-ready, and compliant with relevant EU regulations. Access rights for employees, partners, and service providers are centrally and automatically managed across the entire lifecycle.

Trend 3: Digital sovereignty becomes business-critical

Geopolitical tensions and large-scale IT outages in 2025 have highlighted how dependent Europe is on global technology providers. Data and cloud sovereignty are therefore becoming key decision criteria for companies. Gartner expects by 2030, more than 75 percent of companies outside the United States will pursue a sovereignty strategy.

Regulatory requirements such as the EU Data Act are reinforcing this trend. Maintaining control over data, identities, and digital processes within European jurisdictions will be a decisive competitive factor in 2026.

“Those who do not protect their data do not protect their country. Companies today share responsibility for Europe’s digital resilience,” Koyun emphasizes.

As a European company with more than 30 years of experience in security and identity solutions, KOBIL stands for this commitment. KOBIL’s highly secure platforms enable organizations to build digital ecosystems on a trusted European foundation—with full control over data, identities, and processes.

About the KOBIL Group

The KOBIL Group is a global leader in digital identity and mobile security solutions. Founded in 1986 by Ismet Koyun, KOBIL develops solutions for application protection, user authentication, transaction authorization, and more. It is the only company worldwide that enables end-to-end identity and mobile security management across all platforms and communication channels. KOBIL has pioneered data security technologies and is recognized as a visionary in next-generation security solutions. Its latest innovation is the world’s first OneApp4All™ for cities, municipalities, and enterprises, bringing all identity options together in a single platform. According to Gartner, KOBIL is Europe’s only SuperApp provider and is listed in eleven Gartner Hype Cycles™. More than 1,000 organizations worldwide trust KOBIL, including the German government, Airbus, DATEV, Raiffeisen Bank, Commerzbank, Erste Group, ING, Migros Bank, Mastercard, and Siemens. KOBIL employs more than 500 people. The company is headquartered in Worms, Germany, with additional offices in San Diego and San José (USA), Zurich (Switzerland), Istanbul (Turkey), and London (United Kingdom).
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