UK enterprises are moving beyond compliance-led cybersecurity towards measurable cyber resilience as AI-powered attacks, supply chain risks and regulatory scrutiny reshape security priorities, according to new research from ISG.
The 2026 ISG Provider Lens Cybersecurity, Services and Solutions report for the UK found organisations are increasingly embedding cybersecurity into wider business continuity and enterprise risk management strategies, with boards placing greater emphasis on demonstrating resilience rather than simply meeting regulatory requirements.
The report found businesses are replacing periodic compliance checks with continuous assurance models capable of providing real-time evidence for regulators, insurers and internal risk teams. Organisations are also seeking resilience metrics that measure how security controls perform under real-world conditions, driving demand for outcome-based cybersecurity services.
AI-enabled cyber threats are also changing how organisations detect and respond to attacks across hybrid environments. According to ISG, UK enterprises are increasingly adopting AI-assisted security operations to improve threat detection and reduce analyst workloads, while continuing to prioritise explainable AI models supported by human oversight.
The research also highlights growing concern around third-party and supply chain risk, alongside increasing demand for integrated cybersecurity platforms, UK-based security operations centres and co-managed services that allow organisations to retain governance while accessing specialist expertise.
ISG is a technology research and advisory firm that provides market intelligence across digital transformation, cybersecurity, AI and managed services.
The report assessed 67 cybersecurity providers, with firms including Accenture, Deloitte, IBM, NCC Group, NTT DATA, PwC and Wipro recognised as Leaders across multiple categories.
ISG director and head of BFSI for UK & Ireland and Nordics Rakesh Parameshwara said, “Cybersecurity leaders in the U.K. are increasingly expected to demonstrate resilience through measurable business outcomes. The focus is shifting from whether controls exist to whether they reduce exposure, shorten response times and support continuity.”
ISG lead analyst Bhuvaneshwari Mohan added, “The market is moving toward security models that combine measurable risk reduction with strong local accountability. Providers that can integrate platforms, support sovereign operations and explain AI decisions are becoming more important to enterprise buyers.”
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