There are now 12,867 active MSPs in the UK, generating an estimated £51 billion in annual revenue. That number has grown by more than 1,300 providers in a single year. And yet, according to the CyberSmart MSP Survey 2026, 75% of those MSPs were breached at least once in the past 12 months.
The demand for managed security services has never been higher. The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, introduced in November 2025, is pulling MSPs into formal UK regulation for the first time, mandatory incident reporting, security audits and fines of up to £17 million for non-compliance.
Customers are asking harder questions. Contracts are getting more specific. And the pressure to deliver credible, comprehensive security operations is landing squarely on the channel.
The opportunity is real. But so is the gap between what clients expect and what most partners can currently deliver.
That's exactly why we built the CybaVerse Cyber Operator Network.
It's our channel programme for MSPs, MSSPs and resellers, who want to close that gap and build a more profitable, defensible security practice in the process.
What Is the Operator Network?
The Cyber Operator Network is CybaVerse's channel programme built specifically for organisations that deliver technology and security services to end clients. Whether you're an MSP adding security to your stack, an MSSP looking for a more unified platform to underpin your operations or a reseller seeking a high-margin, differentiated product.
The Cyber Operator Network has been designed to work for you.
At the heart of the programme is CybaOps, our unified security operations platform. CybaOps brings together the capabilities your clients need, MDR, vulnerability management, penetration testing, compliance and incident response, into a single, manageable platform.
Instead of stitching together five different vendor relationships and five different dashboards, your team operates from one place.
Who the Cyber Operator Network is designed for
- MSPs: Who are expanding into security services and needing a platform that doesn't require a dedicated SOC team to operate
- MSSPs: Who are looking to replace or consolidate a fragmented tool stack with a single, credentialled platform
- IT Resellers: Resellers wanting to add recurring, high-value managed security revenue to their portfolio
What You Get as a Cyber Operator
This is where most partner programmes fall short. They hand you a product, a PDF and a reseller agreement, then leave you to figure out the rest. The Cyber Operator Network is built differently.
Here's what joining actually gives you:
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Competitive margins and a recurring revenue model
Security is one of the highest-margin service categories in the channel and CybaOps is priced to reflect that. As a Cyber Operator, you access wholesale pricing with the flexibility to set your own rates to end clients. That means you control the margin. The platform's subscription-based model also means you're building predictable, recurring revenue rather than chasing one-off project fees.
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White-label capability
Your brand, your client relationships. Cyber Operators can present CybaOps under their own branding, meaning your clients see a seamless extension of your business, not a third-party vendor they've never heard of. This matters more than it sounds: it protects your client relationships and positions you as the security authority, not just a reseller.
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Accredited platform backing your credibility
CybaVerse holds CREST accreditation, BSI ISO certification, Cyber Essentials Plus and the Cyber Incident Response Standard. As clients increasingly scrutinise security credentials, you can confidently point to a platform built to meet rising standards, especially as the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill raises expectations for MSPs serving regulated industries.
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Dedicated partner support
You're not left to onboard clients alone. Cyber Operators get access to:
- Dedicated partner success support from the CybaVerse team
- Sales and technical enablement materials
- Joint go-to-market opportunities where appropriate
- Direct access to CybaVerse's security experts for complex client scenarios
A platform built for scale
Over two thirds of UK MSPs now manage both IT infrastructure and cyber security for their clients, according to the 2026 CyberSmart MSP Survey. The challenge is doing that without hiring a full in-house security team for every new client. CybaOps is built to let your team manage multiple clients efficiently from a single pane of glass, so you can grow your security practice without growing your headcount at the same rate.
Why the Timing Matters
The UK MSP market is growing at an estimated 12% CAGR through to 2027 and cyber security is increasingly the service category driving that growth. Clients are not asking whether they need managed security, they're asking which of their existing partners can deliver it.
That's a significant commercial moment for channel partners who move now.
The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill is also changing the calculus. MSPs serving clients in regulated sectors, financial services, healthcare, critical infrastructure, are going to face much more detailed security requirements. Partners who already have a credentialled, auditable security operations platform in place will be better positioned to retain those clients and win new ones.
The partners who build security practices now, before the regulatory pressure peaks, are the ones who will own the most valuable client relationships in 2027 and beyond.
For a deeper look at how to build a security stack that scales with your client base, our blog on top MSP security tools in 2026 covers the essential capabilities and how to avoid the tool sprawl that catches most MSPs out.
Ready to Join the Cyber Operator Network?
If you're an MSP, MSSP, reseller or IT consultancy looking to build a stronger, more profitable security practice, we'd like to talk.
The Cyber Operator Network is open to channel partners across the UK. CybaVerse gives you everything you need to deliver, scale and monetise cyber services.
Visit our partner page to find out more about the programme and apply to join. Or get in touch directly if you'd prefer to speak with someone on the team first.