Organizations seek partners with local capabilities, including AI risk management and regulatory readiness, ISG Provider Lens® report says
SYDNEY, July 10, 2026–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Enterprises in Australia are shifting cybersecurity strategies toward integrated, practical approaches that address evolving business risks and support safe, responsible AI adoption, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), a global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm.
The 2026 ISG Provider Lens® Cybersecurity — Services and Solutions report for Australia finds that enterprises are placing greater importance on cybersecurity capabilities delivered within Australia as they respond to rising regulatory expectations, expanding AI risks and increasingly complex threat environments. Organizations are seeking partners that can strengthen long-term resilience across cloud environments, identity infrastructure and critical infrastructure.
“Australian enterprises increasingly expect cybersecurity partners to combine proven local delivery with practical capabilities to address evolving regulatory expectations,” said Michael Gale, partner and regional leader, ISG Asia Pacific. “Organizations are placing greater value on providers that understand Australia’s operating environment and can support critical business functions close to home.”
Companies in Australia are adopting AI-enabled security capabilities to improve operational efficiency and strengthen security workflows. Organizations are using AI to enhance threat detection, accelerate prioritization and streamline case management while reducing pressure on security teams. They favor practical applications that strengthen day-to-day security operations rather than broad technology narratives.
Organizations are placing greater emphasis on managing the risks associated with expanding use of generative AI and agentic AI. As AI becomes embedded in business processes, enterprises are reinforcing data protection, access controls and oversight to address legal, operational and reputational risks. They increasingly expect cybersecurity partners to support responsible AI adoption alongside stronger security practices.
Regulatory requirements continue to reshape enterprise cybersecurity priorities across Australia. Organizations involved in critical infrastructure, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications and government are increasing investments in incident response, recovery planning and third-party risk management. Consolidation of overlapping technologies is simplifying security operations and increasing visibility across organizations. Enterprises expect integrated delivery models to connect strategic planning with day-to-day operations, ISG says.
