Cybersmart, a leading provider of cyber risk management for small businesses, has released the findings from its third annual CyberSmart MSP Survey, which focuses on the security of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and their customers. The 2026 report has revealed that, amid high-profile attacks and changing regulation, third-party risk is mainstream. In fact, 43% of MSPs and their customers have experienced a cyber incident caused by or originating from a supplier or third-party vendor in the past 12 months.
The 2026 research, conducted by OnePoll, features insights from 350 MSP leaders across the UK and Ireland, spanning a selection of industries and serving customers ranging from 1 to 250+ employees.
Over Half of Supply Chain Incidents Involve MSPs in Some Way
Over the past year, it has become clear that supply chain breaches are systemic, not incidental. One notable cyberattack on a British car manufacturer, for example, is believed to have had a significant ripple effect across ~5,000 suppliers and partner organisations. MSPs are uniquely situated in the supply chain, as they often have…
