2026 CyberShare Summit: Strengthening Cyber Readiness Through Collaboration and Shared Expertise

Hosted by CyberShare: The Small Broadband Provider ISAC in collaboration with ACA Connects, Competitive Carriers Association (CCA), Fiber Broadband Association, NRECA Broadband, NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, Rural Wireless Association (RWA) and WISPA, the 2026 CyberShare Summit brought together broadband provider executives, cybersecurity professionals and network engineers for three days of discussions focused on strengthening cybersecurity resilience across the broadband industry.

As the only intelligence-sharing community for small broadband providers, CyberShare has collaborated for the past five years with industry partners to provide a forum to discuss cybersecurity best practices and the latest vulnerabilities facing network operators.

Throughout the event, attendees explored the latest cybersecurity threats, shared real-world experiences, and learned practical strategies for protecting networks and customers in an increasingly complex environment.

Microsoft Chief Security Advisor Chris Tignor kicked off by exploring how providers can strengthen readiness and collective resilience as AI accelerates cyber risk. As in previous years, some of the summit’s most valuable conversations took place during interactive roundtable discussions where attendees brought their own questions to the group, offered feedback and shared how they are handling similar challenges.

CyberShare also released its 2026 Small Broadband Provider Cyber Threat Report, which offers a detailed look at the threat actors, tactics and vulnerabilities most relevant to small broadband providers. Developed specifically for the telecommunications sector, the report provides actionable intelligence to help organizations better understand the current threat landscape and prioritize cybersecurity investments.

The challenges facing the industry aren’t limited to a single conference, and neither are the solutions. By fostering ongoing collaboration and information sharing among providers, partners and cybersecurity professionals, CyberShare continues to help build a stronger, more resilient broadband ecosystem capable of responding to today’s threats. Whether through daily threat alerts, technical resources, peer-to-peer engagement or events like the CyberShare Summit, CyberShare participants’ collective efforts help ensure broadband providers have the knowledge and support they need to protect the networks and communities that depend on them every day.

CyberShare would also like to thank the vendors who attended this year’s conference, as well as Calix, CoBank, CyberESI, JSI, MACC, NISC, Vantage Point, and Womble Bond Dickinson for sponsoring.

Be sure to save the date for the 2027 CyberShare Summit, taking place October 25–27, in Savannah, Georgia.