Cynomi, a distinguished vCISO platform provider for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), has unveiled the company's latest findings in its 2025 State of the vCISO Report. This comprehensive analysis highlights AI's transformative impact on cybersecurity and compliance management, spotlighting vCISO services as a burgeoning growth area.
The data demonstrates a substantial upward trajectory, with the percentage of managed service providers offering vCISO services surging from 21% to 67% year-over-year. As market demand intensifies, providers are leveraging AI as a strategic tool to deliver sophisticated services more profitably with reduced resource investment.
Key findings include:
- AI is already realising significant time efficiencies, with an average 68% reduction in vCISO workflow burdens.
- 81% of vCISO service providers are already incorporating AI and automation in their practices, with another 15% intending to do so within the next year.
- Estimates suggest AI could diminish labour time by 58% across cybersecurity and compliance service executions.
Despite these advancements, challenges exist, such as high initial costs, a shortage of skilled personnel, and the volume of time-consuming tasks. Here, AI-powered platforms present viable solutions by cutting labour hours and streamlining complex issues in cybersecurity and compliance domains.
“When we launched the State of the vCISO survey three years ago, it was clear that service providers were just beginning to recognize the potential of strategic cybersecurity offerings. Today, that shift is in full swing,” said David Primor, Ph.D., Co-founder and CEO of Cynomi. “The sharp rise in vCISO adoption along with the growing role of AI confirms what we’ve long believed, cybersecurity is no longer just about protection, it’s a business growth driver. With the backing of our funding round, at Cynomi we’re committed to helping our partners stay ahead of the curve, and this research helps us all see what’s coming next.”
Cynomi's platform, designed to enable this evolution, facilitates MSPs and MSSPs in delivering vCISO services with enhanced speed and efficiency. Features include automated risk assessments and compliance readiness, reducing manual workloads by up to 70%, thereby enhancing profitability, prolonging customer lifetime value, and securing a competitive advantage.
