Provide formal, structured guidance or support (e.g. programmes, training, services) Provide informal or ad-hoc guidance (e.g. advice, one-off support) No34%35% 31%Does your organization currently provide cybersecurity guidance or support to smaller or less resourced organizations?How organizations support their ecosystem FIGURE 45 BOX 5Addressing cyber inequity to ensure that cyber resilience is accessible to all As cyber inequity deepens, the work of public- interest cybersecurity actors has become essential to closing capability gaps for underserved organizations. The approach of CyberPeace Builders,48 for example, demonstrates how targeted, mission-driven support can shift resilience outcomes: by mobilizing skilled volunteers and providing tailored guidance, it helps NGOs strengthen their defences and maintain the continuity of their vital services. This model shows that when expertise is made accessible, organizations facing resource constraints can meaningfully improve their resilience. However, no single initiative can meet global demand. Addressing cyber inequity at scale requires a sustainable ecosystem of cyber defenders – researchers, trainers, incident responders, tool builders and volunteer communities – working in coordination to maintain the infrastructure that underserved organizations rely on but cannot afford, and to provide tools and services where the market fails. To support this ecosystem, broader efforts have emerged through Common Good Cyber49 to map what these organizations do, identify shared needs, strengthen capacity and enable deeper collaboration. A coordinated funding mechanism has also been launched to ensure that public- interest cyber services can grow sustainably rather than depend on short-term, fragmented support. By investing in and connecting these initiatives in the public interest, the global community can help address cyber inequity and ensure that cyber resilience is accessible to all, not just to those with resources.Addressing cyber inequity to ensure that cyber resilience is accessible to all Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 52