According to the “Cybersecurity in Figuresâ study, 63 percent of German organizations collaborate with specialized IT providers, while 32 percent partner with managed service providers (MSSPs), leaving six percent to handle cybersecurity. Conducted by G DATA CyberDefense, Statista, and brand eins, the research highlights how companies integrate external expertise, resources and requirements such as NIS-2. By leveraging industry networks, firms share threat intelligence more quickly and proactively strengthen collective defense.
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German firms increasingly rely on external IT security providers
German organizations increasingly rely on external cybersecurity specialists and collaborative networks to bolster their defenses. According to the latest “Cybersicherheit in Zahlen” report, 63 percent of companies partner with IT security providers, while nearly one third (32 percent) enlist managed security service providers (MSSPs) for threat monitoring. Industry-specific alliances and initiatives represent the third most resource, and just six percent of firms maintain sole in-house responsibility for safeguarding digital assets.
MSSPs and Security Providers Deliver Scalable, Comprehensive Cyber Defense
The deployment of managed security service providers (MSSPs) and specialized IT security vendors grants organizations prompt access to cybersecurity professionals and protection workflows that internal teams frequently lack. These external partners deliver real-time threat intelligence and adaptable service tiers. Leveraging managed solutions, businesses maintain continuous surveillance of their digital assets, orchestrate rapid response to complex attack strategies, and remediate vulnerabilities. Consequently, risk exposure is minimized and operational resilience is reinforced.
Industry networks and collaborations boost detection of supply-chain threats
Many companies form industry-specific networks, collaborate with universities, or join municipal purchasing consortia to share threat intelligence. This collective exchange enables participants to identify emerging attack patterns within supply chains at an early stage. Under NIS-2 requirements, such partnerships simplify compliance with standardized cybersecurity protocols and help align protection measures across organizations. By pooling resources, expertise, and information, these alliances bolster collective defense capabilities and enhance resilience against evolving threats.
Fifth Edition Cybersecurity Study Surveys 5000 German Employees Online
Published for the fifth time, “Cybersicherheit in Zahlen presents insights collected from an online survey of over 5,000 employees across Germany. Leveraging contributions from Statista based on more than 300 statistical sources, it delivers reliable market research outcomes. Available as a downloadable report, the study equips IoT enthusiasts and IT decision-makers with a synopsis of emerging security strategies, industry trends, and practices for safeguarding digital infrastructures against evolving cyber threats.
By integrating external security providers, managed service specialists and industry networks, organizations access technical expertise, threat intelligence and scalable protection frameworks often missing internally. This collaborative model enhances threat detection, incident response and compliance with mandates like NIS-2, while optimizing resource distribution and sparking innovation. It also builds stakeholder trust. As a result, companies adapt swiftly to sophisticated cyber threats and maintain resilient, robust comprehensive defenses across intricate digital infrastructures.
