A striking 79% of providers now report high demand among SMBs for vCISO services, surpassing interest in other offerings like compliance readiness and cyber insurance support. Below, we highlight key findings from the report, covering what SMBs are demanding, how MSPs and MSSPs are responding, and the growing potential of AI-powered vCISO services. The report provides an in-depth look into the evolving vCISO market and the broader advanced cybersecurity services ecosystem. As adoption accelerates, its impact on the quality, speed and scalability of vCISO services is set to grow exponentially, reshaping how cybersecurity is delivered. SMBs are driving surging demand for vCISO services to address growing threats and tightening regulations. The report finds that MSPs and MSSPs who meet SMB needs and develop a vCISO offering, can see significant concrete business gains. As cyberattacks grow in frequency and sophistication and regulatory pressures intensify, SMBs are turning to vCISO services in record numbers. This surge in demand isn’t surprising: vCISO offerings provide a flexible, cost-effective way for organizations to access high-level cybersecurity expertise without the overhead of a full-time executive. If you’re an MSP or MSSP considering or already offering vCISO services, this report is a must-read. Interestingly, these benefits appear to be widely recognized, even among providers who haven’t yet launched vCISO services. This broad awareness aligns with the strong momentum expected among MSPs and MSSPs planning to introduce vCISO offerings later this year. 74% of remaining providers say they plan to launch vCISO services by year’s end. In just one year, vCISO adoption among MSPs and MSSPs has skyrocketed by 319%, jumping from 21% in 2024 to 67% in 2025. The value of vCISO services is clear, and technology is increasingly positioned to help bridge these gaps (see below). These are some of the findings of the 2025 State of the vCISO Report, commissioned by Cynomi, the leading AI-powered vCISO platform. Just as importantly, vCISO services deliver real security value to end customers. Today, 81% of MSPs and MSSPs already leverage AI or automation in their vCISO delivery, with another 15% planning to adopt within the next year. AI is being used to automate, enhance and provide services like reporting automation and insights, remediation planning, compliance readiness and monitoring, risk and security assessments, task prioritization, and more. We highly recommend exploring the full report for deeper, actionable insights and a clear view of what lies ahead for security service providers. Ready to explore the full report? Download the full State of the vCISO 2025 Report. These include improved upsell of additional products and services (41%), increased margins (40%), a larger customer base (39%), the ability to access new prospects, and direct boost to recurring revenue.
This Cyber News was published on www.bleepingcomputer.com. Publication date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:21:02 +0000