The cybersecurity market is going through a period of maximum demand. The combination of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, advanced threats, regulatory pressure and a shortage of specialized talent is leading many organizations to rethink how they protect their critical assets. In this context, traditional security models, based on in-house operation and reactive approaches, are becoming less and less sustainable.
The Market Guide for Outsourced Managed Security Services (published by Gartner on January 5, 2026) analyzes this evolution and recognizes Ackcent as one of the global representative vendors.
The paradigm shift: from operating technology to reducing risk
One of the key findings of the report is the shift in market focus: security is no longer measured by the number of tools managed, but by its actual impact on risk reduction and business resilience.
“The OMSS market is shifting toward integrated, proactive, and measurable security offerings that deliver tangible business value.”
– Christopher Wiles and Joe Trejo, Gartner
What OMSS services provide in the current context
OMSS services enable organizations to meet today’s challenges through 24×7 security operations, advanced detection and response, automation and the use of artificial intelligence. Their value resides in:
- accelerating threat detection,
- containing incidents effectively,
- continuously managing risk exposure
- and facilitating regulatory compliance in complex and changing environments.
Ackcent, the only recognized Spanish supplier and top European provider
In the global list of representative vendors included in the Market Guide, Gartner includes top-tier international vendors. Ackcent is the only Spanish vendor recognized in this report, and one of the few European-born and raised, which reinforces its position in the European and global market for managed security services. This milestone also adds to the company’s presence in three consecutive editions of the Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Market Guides.
Real outcome-based benefits for organizations
Gartner highlights clear benefits for organizations that adopt OMSS models:
- greater resilience against advanced threats,
- reduction of dependence on internal talent,
- cost optimization
- and executive visibility into actual risk and the effectiveness of security controls.
Commitment to value and continuous improvement
Ackcent would like to thank Gartner for this recognition. It reaffirms our will to continue to evolve our services and to bring maximum value to our customers, helping them to reduce their real risk, improve their resilience and protect what is critical to their business.