Research on mapping the AI and software cyber security services market
The government is carrying out research on mapping the AI and software cyber security services market.
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The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has commissioned research to map the landscape of AI and software cyber security services in the UK. This project aims to better understand the skills, services, and tools available to support organisations in the UK in meeting the requirements of the Global Standard for AI Cyber Security and the Software Security Code of Practice.
What is this research about?
DSIT has conducted extensive work to reduce the cyber risks to a number of technologies by setting baseline expectations. As part of this work, DSIT has developed the Global Standard for AI Cyber Security and the Software Security Code of Practice. Last year DSIT commissioned an analysis of the market for AI and software cyber security services.
The research will build on this market analysis, and will consist of a telephone survey of UK-based organisations that provide AI and/or software cyber security services. It will identify the range of services and tools offered, assess the extent to which these services and tools will help organisations meet DSIT policy, assess awareness of relevant codes and standards, and explore how AI is currently used in cyber security. The findings will inform future policy and help ensure the UK remains a global leader in secure software and AI innovation.
Who is being invited to take part?
Organisations identified as providing AI and/or software cyber security services will be invited to participate in a survey conducted via telephone. Participation is voluntary and open to any organisation offering AI cyber security or software security tools or services. The survey does not target individuals with specific job titles, but does require the respondent to have sufficient knowledge of the organisation’s cyber security tools and services to be able to answer questions about them.
How will your data be used?
All information collected will be treated in the strictest confidence and in line with data protection legislation. Responses will be anonymised and aggregated before being shared with DSIT. No information that could identify individual participants or organisations will be published or shared outside the research team without explicit consent.
Your privacy
Participation is voluntary. All responses will be handled in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018. For more information on how your data will be used, please see the privacy notices provided by the research supplier and DSIT.
If you have any questions about the study, please contact the DSIT Cyber Security Directorate.