There are 2,603 firms currently active in the UK providing cyber security products and services, an increase of 438 firms (20%) from 2,165 firms.

Department for Science, Innovation & Technology

May 27, 2026

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There are 2,603 firms currently active in the UK providing cyber security products and services, an increase of 438 firms (20%) from 2,165 firms. — This cybersecurity statistic was published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology in May 2026. It covers topics including Cybersecurity, Industry Size, Business Growth, UK. The original data appears in Cyber security sectoral analysis 2026 . For the full methodology and detailed findings, refer to the original report.

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There are 2,603 firms currently active in the UK providing cyber security products and services, an increase of 438 firms (20%) from 2,165 firms. This data was published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology and covers Cybersecurity, Industry Size, Business Growth, UK.

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This statistic comes from Cyber security sectoral analysis 2026 , published by Department for Science, Innovation & Technology on May 27, 2026. You can view the original report at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cyber-security-sectoral-analysis-2026/cyber-security-sectoral-analysis-2026.

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There are 2,603 firms currently active in the UK providing cyber security products and services, an increase of 438 firms (20%) from 2,165 firms.

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