Analysis of research results from the Government’s AI and Software cybersecurity market analysis report indicate that 48% of AI cybersecurity providers are headquartered in the United Kingdom, followed by the United States (38%), Ireland (6%), Israel (3%), Romania (2%), India (2%) and France (2%).
The research by OnSecurity reveals that among software security providers, the United Kingdom continues to see the most firms headquartered (58%) followed by the United States (26%), Israel (3%), Finland (3%), Denmark (2%) and Australia (2%).
A deeper analysis of cybersecurity for AI firms registered in the UK finds a significant geographic concentration based in London (59%, 39 firms) and the South East (17%, 11 firms), accounting for the majority of registrations.
While some presence exists in regional clusters such as the North West (9%, 6 firms) and East of England (6%, 4 firms), the data suggests a more limited distribution of cybersecurity for AI capability across other UK regions.
For specialist software security providers, registration data shows a similar concentration in London (49%, 46 firms) and the South East (20%, 19 firms). Regional distribution remains limited, with the South West (9%, 8 firms) and North West (8%, 7 firms) representing other clusters outside of London and South East.
However, wider (partial) provision of software security suggests a more distributed pattern. While London maintains the highest concentration (38%, 332 firms), there are more substantial regional counts from the North West, East of England, and South West (each 7-8%). Scotland and Wales demonstrate a modest but established presence (40 and 14 firms respectively). Every UK region appears to contain firms offering some form of software security provision, which is beneficial from a market access perspective.
Conor O’Neill, Co-Founder & CEO at OnSecurity, said: “The data highlights the UK’s strong leadership in the cybersecurity market, especially in the AI sector, where nearly half of the global providers are headquartered here. This is a testament to the UK’s growing influence and innovation in cybersecurity, driven by a combination of world-class talent and forward-thinking policies. It’s exciting to see such a concentration of cybersecurity for AI capabilities in London and the South East, which further solidifies the UK’s position as a global hub for cybersecurity excellence. While regional distribution remains somewhat limited, the UK’s ability to attract investment and talent from across the globe speaks volumes about its market potential. As cybersecurity continues to evolve, the UK is perfectly positioned to continue leading the way, not just in AI, but across the entire cybersecurity landscape.”
