Sophos MSP Perspectives 2026: MSPs Taking on CISO Roles
Sophos, a global cybersecurity leader, today released its 2026 MSP Perspectives Report, revealing that managed service providers (MSPs) are playing an increasingly strategic role in helping organizations manage cyber risk. Traditionally responsible for deploying, managing and supporting IT and cybersecurity technologies, MSPs are increasingly being called upon to provide the cybersecurity leadership, governance and risk guidance that many organizations do not have the resources to maintain in-house.
On average, MSPs estimate that nearly half (46%) of their customers currently rely on them to act as their Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). New research suggests this role will continue to expand, with 84% of MSPs expecting demand for CISO services to increase over the next 12 months as organizations seek trusted advisors to help navigate cybersecurity risk, compliance obligations and increasingly complex security environments.
“Organizations require more than technology management to stay secure. They need trusted cybersecurity leaders who can help...
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