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…
