2026 MSP Perspectives Report
Insights from 800 MSPs into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of cybersecurity services
To meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity leadership, managed services providers (MSPs) have become the de facto CISO for their customer base. They now provide strategic direction and operational support to organizations worldwide. Tool-based delivery and automation have enabled them to deliver a broad range of services, but fragmented technology and automation are breeding inefficiency.
Based on insights from 800 MSPs across seven countries, the 2026 MSP Perspectives Report explores the expanding role of MSPs in cybersecurity leadership, the growing importance of compliance services, and the transformation needed to deliver both at scale.
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What’s inside:
- The growth of MSP-delivered cybersecurity leadership: How many customers are looking to their MSP to act as the de facto CISO?
- The influence of compliance on cybersecurity investment: How is compliance opening the door to higher-value strategic services?
- The impact of fragmented tooling and automation: What’s getting in the way of MSPs scaling their services?
- The potential for greater operational efficiency: How much time could MSPs save with a single, unified platform?