Some of these first appeared in 2025, while others posted in previous years are still getting a lot of global attention. In case you missed these, please read and share. We crunch the numbers every January and offer you the opportunity to go back and focus on the details within topics that others are reading and spending their time on, or that have special significance.
Side note of reference: The cyber industry security prediction reports do amazingly well every year, and they always sit at or near the top of the most viewed blogs each year. While I am excluding those from this top 10 list, I put them here for your reference, since these four comprehensive lists would all be in the top 10:
- “The Top 25 Security Predictions for 2025 (Part 1)”: “As we end the first quarter of the 21st century, cybersecurity threats seem more daunting than ever. So what cyber trends, forecasts, themes, insights and predictions are on offer for the new year? Here’s your annual security industry prediction roundup for 2025.”
- “The Top 25 Security Predictions for 2025 (Part 2)”: “Welcome to the second installment of this comprehensive annual look at global cybersecurity industry predictions, forecasts, trends and outlook reports from the top security industry vendors, technology magazines, expert thought leaders and more.”
- “The Top 26 Security Predictions for 2026 (Part 1)”: “What cyber trends and predictions are coming for 2026? Here’s your annual security industry prediction report roundup for the new year, highlighting insights from the top vendors, publications and thought leaders.”
- “The Top 26 Security Predictions for 2026 (Part 2)”: “Welcome to the second installment of this comprehensive annual look at global cybersecurity industry prediction reports from the top security vendors, publications and thought leaders.”
MOST POPULAR BLOGS IN 2025
According to the data, here are the 10 most viewed blogs from the past year:
1. “Should States Ban Mandatory Human Microchip Implants?”: “A new report examines the rise of pre-emptive bans on mandated human microchip implants, noting that 13 states have recently enacted such a ban, despite no companies currently requiring the technology.”
2. “From Progress to Bans: How Close Are Human Microchip Implants?”: “A lot has happened in the past 12 months regarding human microchip implants. Here’s your roundup of recent developments.”
3. “Is There a Robot in Your Future?”: “Recent developments in humanoid robots are grabbing plenty of global attention. Here are some intriguing robot developments and why we all need to pay attention.”
4. “Are You a Real Person? Proving You're Human Online”: “CAPTCHAs have been around for decades, but new AI advances are changing the methods required to prove you are a real person. So where next with human verification — and user frustrations?”
5. “Despite Disruptions, Hope for Federal Employees Who Stay”: “While attention is on federal government staff who are leaving, my focus is on those who remain. I’d like to offer personal experiences and lessons learned from government cuts and reorgs during my time with Michigan IT.”
6. “Where Is Government When It Comes to Cloud in 2025?”: “A new report just released by Forrester highlights the growing cloud footprint in the public sector globally, along with challenges ahead in areas such as security and modernizing core applications.”
7. “Salt Typhoon: What Security Action Should Governments Take Now?”: “The FBI just announced that the Salt Typhoon cyber attacks against U.S. telecoms uncovered last year were much worse and more widespread than previously disclosed. What’s next?”
8. “Cyber Incidents Take Off: Europe’s Airports Join a Growing List”: “From water systems to the electric grid, critical infrastructure has been under threat for decades. But 2025 cyber attacks against airports are different. Here’s why.”
9. “Will AI Replace You — or Promote You? How to Stay Ahead”: “What can public- and private-sector staff do to stay relevant and grow their career in the midst of AI-driven tech layoffs? Here’s a roundup of recent stories and solutions to help.”
10. “Midyear Roundup: Nation-State Cyber Threats in 2025”: “What is the current situation with nation-state cyber attacks in the middle of 2025? Here’s a look at some of the biggest cyber threats from Russia, China, Iran and North Korea.”
SOME THOUGHTS ON THE NUMBERS
I find it interesting that despite the double-digit blogs I wrote in the past year on AI, those did not do as well. While I do not regret those stories and focus areas, the lesson for me is to be more specific about how AI will impact a particular business or government area in 2026 — and focus on that more than just the technology.
Of course, I will continue to offer interviews with leaders, relevant tech trends for governments and much more, but I also plan to write about topics that are popular and others write less about.
I will also clearly note if I use materials from OpenAI, Gemini, ChatGPT or other sources, since I want you to know my words are not being written by GenAI engines.
THANK YOU!
Most of all for this piece, I want to thank you, my readers, for another year of your attention and great feedback (via LinkedIn and email) while writing “Lohrmann on Cybersecurity.” I don’t take my audience for granted, and I know you have a wide range of online materials to choose from. I am glad you read this column.
I also want to thank the great editors and the entire staff at Government Technology for all of their help in the process of improving my content.
It is a privilege, blessing and source of true joy to write this weekly blog, and I look forward to creating even more compelling, human-centered and intriguing cybersecurity content in 2026.
