Cybersecurity in the Public Sector Strengthens in Response to Growing Cyber Threats
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the U.S. public sector is fortifying its defenses against sophisticated attackers targeting critical infrastructure and citizen data. According to the 2025 ISG Provider Lens Cybersecurity-Services and Solutions report for the U.S. Public Sector, public sector agencies at federal, state, and local levels are facing increasing threats.
Service providers play a crucial role in the U.S. public sector's cybersecurity and resilience. These providers help agencies align security measures with their goals and build effective defenses with limited resources. The report highlights the importance of managed detection and response services, as many agencies grapple with internal resource constraints.
The report evaluates providers across multiple cybersecurity service domains such as Identity and Access Management (IAM), Extended Detection and Response (XDR), and Security Service Edge (SSE). IBM, PwC, Accenture, Atos, Capgemini, Deloitte, EY, HCLTech, Infosys, and several others are named as Leaders in three or more quadrants, demonstrating strong capabilities across these service categories. IBM stands out as a Leader in five quadrants.
Furthermore, PwC is recognized as the global ISG Customer Experience Star Performer for 2025 among cybersecurity service and solution providers. This recognition underscores PwC's commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences in the cybersecurity domain.
As agencies migrate to the cloud, they are deploying cloud security posture management and workload protection platforms to protect sensitive applications across distributed systems. The report also emphasizes the growing use of AI in cybersecurity, with organizations employing AI to enhance threat detection and conduct predictive analysis. However, it also warns of the risks posed by AI, as threat actors are weaponizing AI to create more evasive malware and convincing deepfakes for social engineering.
The report evaluates the capabilities of 86 providers across six quadrants: Identity and Access Management (Global), Extended Detection and Response (Global), Security Service Edge (Global), Technical Security Services, Strategic Security Services, and Next-Gen SOC/MDR Services. BeyondTrust, HPE (Aruba), Sophos, Wipro, and several other providers are named as Leaders in one or more quadrants.
A customized version of the report is available from Unisys. The report is available to subscribers or for one-time purchase on a specific webpage.
In the face of growing threats, the U.S. public sector is strengthening its cybersecurity posture with the help of leading service providers. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens Cybersecurity-Services and Solutions report serves as a valuable resource for public sector agencies seeking to enhance their cybersecurity capabilities.
Technology plays a pivotal role in the U.S. public sector's cybersecurity strategy, with service providers leveraging technological advancements such as cloud security posture management, workload protection platforms, and AI to fortify defenses. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens Cybersecurity-Services and Solutions report, a valuable resource for public sector agencies, evaluates the capabilities of several providers across various technology-driven service domains.
