Enhanced operational resilience is key to improving responses to interconnected cyber, third-party and regulatory risks, according to KPMG’s 2026 chief ethics and compliance officer survey. Three-quarters of respondents said they planned to invest in cybersecurity and data privacy to boost resilience.
“Feeling the Pressure: A New Reality for Compliance Leaders” found that CCOs in the largest organizations are adopting AI optimistically, but cautiously, focusing on governance. They are also continuing to increase perceptions that compliance is a driver of strategic value, rather than a cost.
