The most commonly cited individual source of information remained external cyber security or IT consultants/providers (27% of businesses and 13% of charities).
The most commonly cited individual source of information remained external cyber security or IT consultants/providers (27% of businesses and 13% of charities). — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology in May 2026. It covers topics including UK, External Guidance, Cyber Security Consultant. The original data appears in Cyber security breaches survey 2025/2026 . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.
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The most commonly cited individual source of information remained external cyber security or IT consultants/providers (27% of businesses and 13% of charities). This data was published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology and covers UK, External Guidance, Cyber Security Consultant.
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This statistic comes from Cyber security breaches survey 2025/2026 , published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-20252026/cyber-security-breaches-survey-20252026#summary.
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This statistic relates to UK, External Guidance, Cyber Security Consultant. Browse more statistics on UK or from Department for Science, Innovation & Technology.