Cybersecurity has become a board-level priority for mid-market enterprises as they accelerate digital adoption. Organizations in the US$1-5 billion revenue range are increasingly moving workloads to cloud and SaaS platforms, deploying IoT devices, and enabling hybrid workforces. These shifts expose them to heightened risks such as ransomware, insider threats, and regulatory noncompliance. Unlike large enterprises, mid-market firms often lack the financial and human capital to build comprehensive in-house security functions, making them highly dependent on external providers.
Mid-market buyers evaluate providers on a different set of priorities than their large-enterprise peers. They look for cost efficiency, modular adoption paths, and transparent contracts that avoid long lock-ins. Regional proximity and right-sized delivery footprints are valued for faster support and contextual understanding. Providers that embed AI- and automation-driven SOC workflows, offer accelerators and packaged compliance toolkits, and enable outcome-linked SLAs are best positioned to help these enterprises offset skill shortages and reduce deployment timelines. Industry-aligned frameworks for BFSI, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing, and utilities are also essential to addressing regulatory requirements and ensuring audit-readiness.
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Cybersecurity Services for Mid-market Enterprises PEAK Matrix® Assessment
In this research, Everest Group assesses 13 providers in the Cybersecurity Services for Mid-Market Enterprises PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025. Providers are evaluated on their market impact and vision and capability, reflecting their effectiveness in delivering cybersecurity to mid-market clients. The analysis is based on Everest Group’s annual RFI process for 2025, provider briefings, buyer reference checks, and ongoing market intelligence. This report provides enterprises with insights into sourcing considerations for cybersecurity in the mid-market, while enabling providers to benchmark their strengths and improvement areas in this fast-growing segment.
Scope
- All-encompassing industries and geographies
- Services: cybersecurity services for mid-market clients (annual revenue between US$1-5 billion)
Contents
In this report, we examine:
- Cybersecurity Services PEAK Matrix® characteristics for mid-market enterprises
- Key sourcing considerations for mid-market enterprises
- Providers’ key strengths and limitations in serving mid-market clients
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What is the PEAK Matrix®?
The PEAK Matrix® provides an objective, data-driven assessment of service and technology providers based on their overall capability and market impact across different global services markets, classifying them into three categories: Leaders, Major Contenders, and Aspirants.
