# European firms ditch US cybersecurity vendors for local alternatives

> EU-based cybersecurity vendors grew 35% in two years as European companies prioritise digital sovereignty over US providers.
- Title: European firms ditch US cybersecurity vendors for local…
- Summary: EU-based cybersecurity vendors grew 35% in two years as European companies prioritise digital sovereignty over US providers.
- Keywords: cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, european vendors, us vendors, emea market, cloud security, TechRadar
- Source: TechRadar — https://techradar.com/pro/security/european-firms-are-ditching-us-cybersecurity-firms-as-report-claims-digital-sovereignty-is-becoming-a-buying-decision
- Published: 2026-11-13T13:20:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cybersecurity, digital sovereignty, european vendors, us vendors, emea market, cloud security, technology
## EU cybersecurity vendors surge ahead
Sales from EU-based cybersecurity vendors rose by 35% in the two years ending Q three twenty twenty-six, according to a Context report.
## Growth far outpaces the overall market
Overall cybersecurity sales rose by just 10% in the same period, while US vendors saw only 8% growth, showing the shift toward European alternatives.
## US vendors still dominate the market
Despite the growth, US vendors still account for 62% of the EMEA cybersecurity market, meaning European companies have a long way to go.
## Sovereignty becomes a buying decision
Customers are asking who holds encryption keys, who can access sensitive logs and where data is stored when choosing cybersecurity providers.

> Digital sovereignty is becoming a buying decision
## Sovereignty claims lack proof and rules
An October twenty twenty-six Omdia report found 28% of providers do not disclose proof of sovereignty, and no regulation governs who can claim to be sovereign.

> No one is regulating who can call themselves a sovereign AI provider
## Nearly half of European firms plan to switch
45% of European enterprises plan to add or replace IT suppliers due to sovereignty requirements in the next 18 months, compared with 30% in North America.
## Key takeaway

European companies are switching to local cybersecurity vendors at three point five times the overall market growth rate, driven by digital sovereignty concerns.