A new report from Information Services Group (ISG) reveals that France’s cybersecurity posture is being fundamentally reshaped by the dual pressures of increasingly sophisticated, AI-powered cyber threats and a tightening regulatory landscape.
French businesses are navigating an environment complicated by factors including cloud adoption, financial limitations, and a persistent skills gap. In response, many are turning to AI-driven security solutions to bolster their defenses.
The report highlights a growing trend towards comprehensive, all-in-one security platforms and a greater reliance on managed security service providers (MSSPs) to augment internal teams. Furthermore, organizations are increasingly integrating governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks into their security strategies to ensure adherence to burgeoning EU mandates such as the NIS2 directive and the forthcoming AI Act.
The escalating sophistication of cyberattacks, often leveraging AI, is driving demand for MSSPs equipped with generative AI (GenAI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities, creating a dynamic and rapidly evolving cybersecurity market in France.