The Cyber Security Breaches Survey, 2025 (CSBS) was run to understand organisations' approaches and attitudes to cyber security, and to understand their experience of cyber security breaches. The aim of the survey was to support the Government by providing evidence that can inform policies which help to make Britain a safer place to do business online. Details of changes for the 2025 survey can be found in the Technical Annex documentation.

These surveys have been conducted annually since 2016 to understand the views of UK organisations on cyber security. Data are collected on topics including online use; attitudes of organisations to cyber security and awareness of Government initiatives; approaches to cyber security (including investment and processes); incidences and impact of a cyber security breach or attack; and how breaches are dealt with by the organisation. This information helps to inform Government policy towards organisations, including how best to target key messages to businesses and charities so that they are cyber-secure (and so that the UK is the safest place in the world to do business online). The study is funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Home Office.

The underlying data are useful for researchers to better understand the response across a range of organisations and for wider comparability over time. The survey originally only covered businesses but was expanded to include charities from the 2018 survey onwards. From 2020, the survey includes a sample of education institutions (primary and secondary schools, further and higher education). Please note that the UK Data Service only holds data from 2018 onwards.

Further information and additional publications can be found on the "http://GOV.UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/cyber-security-breaches-survey-2025" target="_blank"> GOV.UK Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025 web page.

As of January 2025, the most significant data breach incident in the United Kingdom (UK) was the 2017-2018 Dixons Carphone breach. As a result of this incident, 14 million user records were affected, and 5.6 million payment card information was exposed. The Equifax data breach between 2011 and 2016 impacted over 15 million customers nationwide.

The largest reported data leakage as of January 2025 was the Cam4 data breach in March 2020, which exposed more than 10 billion data records. The second-largest data breach in history so far, the Yahoo data breach, occurred in 2013. The company initially reported about one billion exposed data records, but after an investigation, the company updated the number, revealing that three billion accounts were affected. The National Public Data Breach was announced in August 2024. The incident became public when personally identifiable information of individuals became available for sale on the dark web. Overall, the security professionals estimate the leakage of nearly three billion personal records. The next significant data leakage was the March 2018 security breach of India's national ID database, Aadhaar, with over 1.1 billion records exposed. This included biometric information such as identification numbers and fingerprint scans, which could be used to open bank accounts and receive financial aid, among other government services.

Cybercrime - the dark side of digitalization As the world continues its journey into the digital age, corporations and governments across the globe have been increasing their reliance on technology to collect, analyze and store personal data. This, in turn, has led to a rise in the number of cyber crimes, ranging from minor breaches to global-scale attacks impacting billions of users – such as in the case of Yahoo. Within the U.S. alone, 1802 cases of data compromise were reported in 2022. This was a marked increase from the 447 cases reported a decade prior. The high price of data protection As of 2022, the average cost of a single data breach across all industries worldwide stood at around 4.35 million U.S. dollars. This was found to be most costly in the healthcare sector, with each leak reported to have cost the affected party a hefty 10.1 million U.S. dollars. The financial segment followed closely behind. Here, each breach resulted in a loss of approximately 6 million U.S. dollars - 1.5 million more than the global average.

The Internet of Things has changed how society operates, from businesses undertaking their activity online to transferring financial information via online data packets. However, the digital age has also allowed cyber-attacks and malware to obtain unauthorised access to computer networks for financial gain or personal data, threatening businesses and public resources. The Cyber Security Software Development industry has rapidly gained prominence as cyber threats continue to evolve in complexity and volume. The government's cybercrime statistics reveal that in 2023, UK businesses faced approximately 7.8 million cybercrimes, pushing organisations to ramp up their cyber defences. High-profile cyber breaches have sped up investment in intrusion prevention systems and given a boost to innovation-led cyber start-ups pioneering a new era of security software. The influx of public funding, like the £2.6 billion National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS) 2022-2025, has supported sustained growth and development in an increasingly vulnerable digital landscape. Over the five years through 2024-25, cyber security software developers' revenue is set to climb at a compound annual rate of 7.3% to reach £1.2 billion. Revenue is anticipated to swell by 8.9% in 2024-25 as demand for cyber security continues to soar. A recurring revenue model has supported profit, although it's been held back by high wage costs and considerable investment in R&D. As malware becomes more and more complex, spending on defence software will continue to swell. Over the five years through 2029-30, revenue is forecast to grow at a compound annual rate of 8.7% to reach £1.9 billion. The government's ongoing NCSS will continue to facilitate UK cyber security initiatives, helping to close the current skills gap in the cyber market. New data protection laws, which come with hefty fines, will make businesses think twice about their cyber security solutions; they'll boost their spending on new IT defence software to ensure they don't break the rules. However, the long-term success of next-generation cyber start-ups depends on their ability to attract equity investment.

The UK Cyber Security Market is Segmented by Offering (Solutions and Services), Deployment Mode (Cloud and On-Premise), Organisation Size (Small and Medium Enterprises and Large Enterprises), End User Vertical (BFSI, Healthcare, IT and Telecom, and More), and Security Type (Network Security, Cloud Security, and More), and Region. The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Between 2016 and 2021, the government of the United Kingdom allocated 1.9 billion British pounds for its five-year National Cyber Security Strategy, aimed at improving cyber security and replacing legacy IT systems. The policy that is suceeding this; the National Cyber Strategy, has been budgeted 2.6 billion British pounds worth of investment over three years.

Cyber Essentials is a government-backed and industry-supported certification scheme which helps businesses protect themselves against cyber attacks. It provides a clear statement of the basic controls organisations should have in place to protect themselves against common cyber threats.

These statistics show the number of Cyber Essentials certificates which have been awarded to organisations in the past quarter. There are two levels of Cyber Essentials certificates: Cyber Essentials Standard (CE) and Cyber Essentials Plus (CE +).

Certificates awarded under the scheme are valid for 12 months.

Cyber Essentials is part of the government’s wider work to strengthen UK cyber defences and improve cyber resilience across the economy.

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In the United Kingdom, ** percent of respondents rank Cybersecurity and regulatory compliance as the two most important risks related to open-source AI tools. Inaccuracy follows with ** percent. Lower ranked concerns include political stability and workforce labor displacement with * and ** percent respectively.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Managed Detection and Response (MDR) market size will be USD 4362.1 million in 2025. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.30% from 2025 to 2033.

North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 1613.98 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.1% from 2025 to 2033.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 1265.01 million.
APAC held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 1046.90 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.3% from 2025 to 2033.
South America has a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 165.76 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.3% from 2025 to 2033.
Middle East had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 174.48 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 95.97 from 2025 to 2033.
Africa had a market share of around 1% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 106.95 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0% from 2025 to 2033.
IT & Telecom category is the fastest growing segment of the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) industry

Market Dynamics of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Market

Key Drivers for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Market

Rising Cybersecurity Concerns Propel Growth In The Managed Detection And Response Market

Growing concerns about cyber-attacks and threats to enterprises are expected to drive future growth in the managed detection and response market. A cyber-attack is an attempt to gain unauthorized access to a computer system or network in order to cause damage. Managed detection and response are cyber security systems that detect malicious network activity and malware invasions and allow for rapid incident response to eliminate those threats. For instance, in September 2023, AAG, a provider of IT support services, reported that 39% of UK businesses had experienced a cyber-attack in 2022. Furthermore, in the first half of 2022, cybercrime affected 53.35 million Americans. As a result, growing concerns about cyber-attacks and threats to enterprises are driving the growth of the managed detection and response market

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Remote Work Surge Fuels Growth In The Managed Detection And Response Market

The increased use of remote work is expected to drive future growth in the managed detection and response market. Remote work, also known as telecommuting or telework, is a work arrangement in which employees or workers carry out their job duties and responsibilities from a location other than the traditional workplace, usually from their homes or other remote locations. The widespread adoption of remote work creates a dynamic and challenging cybersecurity environment, and managed detection and response services play an important role in addressing these changes by providing comprehensive and adaptive security solutions to protect organizations in this era of remote work. For instance, in September 2022, according to a report published by the United States Census Bureau, a US-based government agency, nearly half of the workforce in the District of Columbia, 495.97, worked remotely, the highest percentage of home-based workers among states and state equivalents in 2021. Furthermore, the states with the highest proportions of remote workers were Washington (24.2%), Maryland (24.0%), Colorado (23.7%), and Massachusetts. As a result, the managed detection and response market is expanding as more people work remotely

Restraint Factor for the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Market

High implementation and operational costs Limit Market Growth

The high operational and implementation costs severely limit the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) market's growth potential. MDR services require significant initial investments in infrastructure, software, and integration with existing security systems. Personnel, training, and ongoing monitoring are all examples of repeated operational expenses, which can be costly for small businesses or those with limited budgets. Such high...

As of January 2025, the most significant data privacy violation fine worldwide was for social media giant Meta. In May 2023, the Data Protection Commission (DPC) of Ireland decided to fine the company with 1.2 billion euros or 1.3 billion U.S. dollars. The Chinese vehicle-for rent company Didi Global ranked second. In July 2022, China's data privacy regulator fined the company 8.026 billion Chinese yuan, or 1.19 billion U.S. dollars. The 2021 Amazon fine issued by Luxembourg's data privacy regulation authorities was 877 million U.S. dollars and was the third-biggest data breach fine as of the measured month. The 2019 fine of 575 million U.S. dollars to Equifax followed. In this incident, because of unpatched vulnerabilities, nearly 150 million people were affected, which caused the American consumer credit reporting agency to pay at least 575 million U.S. dollars.

According to Cognitive Market Research, the global Virtual Private Servers market size will be USD 5591.8 million in 2025. It will expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.80% from 2025 to 2033.

North America held the major market share for more than 40% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 2068.9 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.6% from 2025 to 2033.
Europe accounted for a market share of over 30% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 1621.6 million.
APAC held a market share of around 23% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 1342.0 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.8% from 2025 to 2033.
South America has a market share of more than 5% of the global revenue with a market size of USD 212.4 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.8% from 2025 to 2033.
Middle East had a market share of around 2% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 223.6 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1% from 2025 to 2033.
Africa had a market share of around 1% of the global revenue and was estimated at a market size of USD 123.02 million in 2025 and will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.5% from 2025 to 2033.
Serums category is the fastest growing segment of the Virtual Private Servers industry

Market Dynamics of Virtual Private Servers Market

Key Drivers for Virtual Private Servers Market

Enhanced Security and Compliance Requirements to Boost Market Growth

In an era of increasing cyber threats, organizations are placing greater emphasis on secure hosting environments to protect sensitive data. In the UK, half of all businesses (50%) and approximately a third of charities (32%) reported experiencing some form of cybersecurity breach or attack within the past 12 months. These figures are even higher among medium-sized businesses (70%), large businesses (74%), and high-income charities with annual incomes exceeding £500,000 (66%). Phishing remains the most prevalent form of attack, affecting 84% of businesses and 83% of charities, followed by impersonation attempts in emails or online communications (35% of businesses and 37% of charities) and incidents involving viruses or other types of malware (17% of businesses and 14% of charities).

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The rapid growth of online retail and digital platforms has significantly increased the demand for reliable and high-performance hosting solutions. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, retail e-commerce sales in the United States reached an estimated $308.9 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a 2.7% increase from the previous quarter. Total retail sales for the same period were estimated at $1,883.3 billion, reflecting a 1.8% quarter-over-quarter growth. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, e-commerce sales rose by 9.4%, while total retail sales grew by 3.8%, indicating a strong upward trend in online shopping. E-commerce accounted for 16.4% of total retail sales in the final quarter of 2024. This surge in digital commerce underscores the need for hosting solutions that can handle high traffic volumes while ensuring optimal performance and reliability. Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting has emerged as a preferred choice for e-commerce businesses, enabling them to deliver seamless user experiences, scale effectively, and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly digital marketplace.

https://www.census.gov/retail/ecommerce.html./

Restraint Factor for the Virtual Private Servers Market

High Cost of Premium and Advanced Products, Will Limit Market Growth

Although VPS solutions provide greater control and customization compared to shared hosting, they also demand a higher level of technical expertise for effective management and maintenance. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which represent a substantial portion of the VPS customer base, often lack the in-house IT resources required to configure VPS environments, manage server updates, apply security patches, and optimize performance. This gap in technical skills can discourage smaller businesses from adopting VPS solutions and may hinder market growth, particularly in regions with lower levels of digital proficiency....

As of February 2025, the largest fine issued for violation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the United Kingdom (UK) was more than 22 million euros, received by British Airways in October 2020. Another fine received by Marriott International Inc. in the same month was the second-highest in the UK and amounted to over 20 million euros.

Since the enforcement of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in May 2018, fines have been issued for several types of violations. As of February 2025, the most significant share of penalties was due to companies' non-compliance with general data processing principles. This violation has led to over 2.4 billion euros worth of fines.