Overview

This report explores how Europe’s leading companies are shaping the future of cybersecurity through technology adoption, investment, and organisational capabilities.

Rather than focusing on exposure or maturity, the emphasis is on the roadmap ahead — where resources will be allocated, how innovation is being deployed, and what this means for operational models.

The report is structured across three key sections:
Technology Adoption and Strategic Outlook
We begin with an overview of how companies are adopting and planning key cybersecurity technologies, including the rise of AI and automation in security operations.

Forecasting the Investment Landscape
Next, we estimate projected spend on major technologies by 2027, based on survey responses and extrapolated across the Aurora Live network. This provides a network-wide view of market size and relative priorities.

Capabilities, Partnerships, and Talent Models
Finally, we shift from technology to people and processes, analysing how internal teams are structured, how external providers are engaged, and how companies are investing in training and talent development.

Throughout, the report highlights actionable insights that allow Aurora Live members to benchmark their own strategies against peers, supporting leadership discussions on how to balance innovation, investment, and capacity in the years ahead.