Saudi Arabia Cybersecurity Market
Saudi Arabia Cybersecurity Market by Solution Type (Network, Endpoint & IoT, Cloud, Application, Data, IAM, GRC), Services (Professional [Management Consulting, Incident Response, and Investigation], Managed [Managed SOC, Managed IAM]) - Forecast to 2031
OVERVIEW
Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, MarketsandMarkets Analysis
The cybersecurity market size in Saudi Arabia is projected to grow from USD 4.58 billion in 2025 to USD 7.10 billion by 2031 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2% during the forecast period. A trend of growing investments in artificial intelligence, as well as expanding infrastructure, is increasing the attack surfaces, which, as a result, is driving the growth of the cybersecurity market in the region. Saudi Arabia has invested over SAR 55 billion in the development of artificial intelligence and data centers. This investment is expected to significantly expand cloud capacity and digital services in Saudi Arabia. As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in operations, new security risks are emerging. This is prompting organizations to invest more in artificial intelligence-based threat detection, secure cloud access, and identity-focused security solutions.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
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BY OFFERINGBy offering, cybersecurity solutions are projected to dominate the Saudi market in 2025.
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BY SOLUTION TYPEBy solution type, the network security segment is projected to account for the largest market share.
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BY ORGANIZATION SIZEBy organization size, the SMEs type segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR of 11.1%.
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BY DEPLOYMENT MODECloud deployment of cybersecurity is projected to grow at the fastest rate of 10.8%.
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BY VERTICALBy vertical, the government industry is projected to grow the fastest during the forecast period at the highest CAGR of 12.2%.
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COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE - KEY PLAYERSIBM, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Fortinet, Trend Micro, and Check Point dominate KSA's cybersecurity sector, offering comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. They offer solutions that include network/cloud security, identity and access management, SOC automation, OT/ICS protection, and AI-driven threat detection. The companies' strong compliance with NCA regulations and PDPL requirements, along with extensive reach in government and critical infrastructure sectors, makes them a key partner for national programs and large enterprise projects in the Kingdom.
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COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE - STARTUPSsirar by stc, SITE, SAMI-AEC, Help AG, and Infratech are among the fastest-expanding KSA cybersecurity players. These companies are supported by sovereign MSOC licensing, red-team and MDR services, OT security specialization, and GRC-led compliance offerings. The companies' local delivery models, NCA-aligned frameworks, Arabic-language support, and rapid deployment capabilities appeal strongly to government entities and mid-to-large enterprises adopting security-first and cloud-first resilience strategies.
Saudi Arabia is improving its education system by incorporating an artificial intelligence and cybersecurity curriculum to strengthen its talent pool and workforce. Initiatives like Future Skills and university-led training programs are enhancing workforce readiness across the country. As a result, organizations are increasing their investments in security training, managed security operations center services, and automation-driven cybersecurity platforms. This overall strategy supports the sustained growth of the cybersecurity market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
TRENDS & DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMERS' CUSTOMERS
The figure illustrates how evolving customer needs and market disruptions are reshaping revenue models in the cybersecurity ecosystem. Organizations are shifting from traditional revenue sources such as firewalls, antivirus, DLP, and security consulting toward new, higher-value offerings built around AI/ML integration, security automation, Zero Trust architectures, identity and access management, and cloud-based SIEM and compliance solutions. This transition is driven by emerging use cases, new technologies, ecosystem partnerships, and targeted M&A strategies. As adoption expands across verticals such as BFSI, IT & ITeS, manufacturing, telecommunications, and retail, customers are prioritizing outcomes such as stronger security posture, protection against internal and external threats, improved regulatory compliance, reduced ransomware risk, and greater network transparency, ultimately driving a sustained shift toward advanced, analytics-driven security solutions.
Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, MarketsandMarkets Analysis
MARKET DYNAMICS
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National cybersecurity mandates enforce advanced compliance and defense modernization
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Sovereign cloud rollout accelerates adoption of SASE and Zero-Trust controls
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Shortage of cloud security specialists limits enterprise-level SOC modernization
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Legacy IT-OT convergence challenges secure industrial digitization timelines
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Rapid expansion of AI and digital economy infrastructure
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Tier-1 MSOC licensing accelerates sovereign MDR and cyber resilience nationwide
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Double-extortion ransomware campaigns escalate risk across critical infrastructure
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Supply-chain vulnerabilities allow indirect infiltration through vendor ecosystems
Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, MarketsandMarkets Analysis
Driver: National cybersecurity mandates enforce advanced compliance and defense modernization
Saudi Arabia's national mandates drive strict compliance and modernization, which, in turn, lead to the country's cybersecurity maturity. The country has collaborated with the United Nations to launch a global cybersecurity capacity-building initiative. This initiative aims to enhance defense preparedness and is expected to promote knowledge exchange among the allied nations. These initiatives prompt enterprises to adopt advanced cybersecurity frameworks aligned with NCA standards. This also pushes investment toward identity-centric security, threat intelligence, and continuous monitoring.
Restraint: Shortage of cloud security specialists limits enterprise-level SOC modernization
Saudi Arabia’s move toward cloud adoption is progressing faster than the availability of skilled cloud security talent, which is creating practical challenges for organizations trying to modernize their security operations and design secure cloud environments. This gap often arises at regional cybersecurity events, such as Black Hat MEA, where discussions frequently center on workforce readiness and the shortage of cloud security expertise. Many enterprises still rely heavily on external specialists for areas such as threat monitoring, secure configuration, and governance. As organizations continue to expand their use of AI and operate across multiple cloud platforms, the limited pool of cloud security professionals remains a key factor slowing down broader SOC maturity across the Kingdom.
Opportunity: Tier-1 MSOC licensing accelerates sovereign MDR and cyber resilience nationwide
The National Cybersecurity Authority’s Tier-1 MSOC licensing program is transforming Saudi Arabia’s cybersecurity ecosystem by empowering certified providers to deliver sovereign managed detection and response services at a national scale. Tier-1 licensees play a crucial role in protecting critical infrastructure and high-value sectors by offering in-country 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and digital forensics aligned with Saudi regulatory requirements. This regulatory model reduces dependency on offshore SOC operations and strengthens cyber sovereignty, creating sustained commercial opportunities for security providers specializing in MDR and SOC modernization.
Challenge: Double-extortion ransomware campaigns escalate risk across critical infrastructure
Ransomware remains a significant concern in Saudi Arabia. Attackers are using both data encryption and data theft to increase pressure on victims. These attacks are mostly aimed at disrupting operations and forcing high ransom payments. As a result, organizations are improving monitoring practices, improving network segmentation, and maintaining offline backups.
SAUDI ARABIA CYBERSECURITY MARKET: COMMERCIAL USE CASES ACROSS INDUSTRIES
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A global non-profit organization chose SharkStriker’s cybersecurity solutions to secure its sensitive data and protect donor and beneficiary information from emerging threats. | Enhanced data security and privacy for sensitive global-nonprofit operations; reduced exposure to cyber risk |
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A GCC digital bank used Wattlecorp’s services (VAPT, security assessment, compliance, privacy) to rapidly achieve compliance and strengthen its security posture across cloud, network, and data layers. | Improved compliance readiness; reduced vulnerabilities; increased trust of customers; fortified infrastructure against cyber threats |
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In the case of Tabadul (a trade-exchange platform), IBM delivered cybersecurity, identity & access management, and compliance solutions to protect data, regulate access, and secure critical systems. | Strengthened governance and access controls; streamlined security operations; enhanced regulatory compliance and data protection |
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MARKET ECOSYSTEM
The figure shows the main companies active in the Saudi cybersecurity market. It includes international vendors that supply security tools and local providers that deliver SOC and advisory services. These companies work with government bodies, enterprises, and critical infrastructure operators. Their activities support national cybersecurity goals and operational security requirements.
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MARKET SEGMENTS
Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, MarketsandMarkets Analysis
Saudi Arabia Cybersecurity Market, by Offering
Solutions are estimated to dominate the Saudi Arabia cybersecurity market as organizations favor integrated platforms that consolidate protection across network, cloud, endpoint, and identity domains. Vendors supplying unified stacks reduce operational complexity and support regulatory compliance with NCA standards, making product-led deployments attractive for large-scale modernization programs such as sovereign cloud builds and AI data centers. Global platform suppliers are supplying consolidated firewalls, XDR, and cloud security suites for major public-sector transformations.
Saudi Arabia Cybersecurity Market, by Solution Type
Network security is estimated to account for the largest share because it delivers foundational defenses required for interconnected government, telecom, and energy infrastructures. Next-generation firewalls, intrusion prevention, and secure SD-WAN are essential for protecting hybrid networks and OT environments, especially in industrial hubs such as Jubail, where OT risk is high. Strong investment in perimeter and segmentation aligns with national critical-infrastructure protection priorities and long-term resilience objectives.
Saudi Arabia Cybersecurity Market, by Deployment Mode
On-premise deployments comprise the largest share as many regulated entities and national projects require full data sovereignty, low-latency OT control and strict compliance. Ministries, energy companies, and defense contractors continue to prefer local hosting for sensitive workloads while adopting hybrid models for scale. The persistence of on-premises infrastructure is reinforced by Tier-1 MSOC licensing and sovereign-cloud initiatives that mandate in-country control for specific classes of data and services.
Saudi Arabia Cybersecurity Market, by Organization Size
Large enterprises account for the biggest share of cybersecurity spending due to complex estates, high regulatory exposure and mission-critical operational needs. Banks, telcos and oil and gas firms contract integrated platforms, managed SOCs and bespoke OT protections as part of multi-year transformation efforts. Large contracts tied to Vision 2030 programs and national digitalization projects drive sustained procurement cycles and deep vendor engagement across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia Cybersecurity Market, by Vertical
The BFSI sector leads in terms of market share because it faces stringent regulatory obligations, high fraud and systemic risk exposure. Financial institutions invest heavily in identity controls, transaction monitoring, encryption and incident response to protect customer data and maintain market trust. KSA initiatives to enhance digital payments and fintech adoption further accelerate security investment, prompting banks to adopt advanced XDR, data-loss prevention and fraud analytics solutions.
REGION
SAUDI ARABIA CYBERSECURITY MARKET: COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX
The Saudi Arabia cybersecurity market features a competitive mix of global technology leaders and rapidly growing national providers. Star players such as IBM expand its footprint through integrated cloud, AI-driven security, and threat-prevention platforms, while emerging leaders like sirar by stc strengthen sovereign cybersecurity capabilities via managed SOC services and compliance-aligned offerings. Vendors across the country are enhancing identity, network, and automation-based defenses to support digital transformation and regulatory mandates in critical sectors.
Source: Secondary Research, Interviews with Experts, MarketsandMarkets Analysis
KEY MARKET PLAYERS
- IBM (US)
- Palo Alto Networks (US)
- Fortinet (US)
- Cisco (US)
- SIRAR by stc (Saudi Arabia)
- Help AG (UAE)
- Check Point (Israel)
- Taqnia Cyber (Saudi Arabia)
- Broadcom (US)
- SAMI-AEC (Saudi Arabia)
- Infratech (Saudi Arabia)
- Security Matterz (Saudi Arabia)
- Trend Micro (Japan)
- SBM (Saudi Arabia)
- SITE (Saudi Arabia)
- Cyberstone (Saudi Arabia)
- SAT Microsystems (Saudi Arabia)
- Safe Decision Co (Saudi Arabia)
- Adalites (Saudi Arabia)
- Cyberum (Saudi Arabia)
- Tamkeen Security (Saudi Arabia)
- Sada Thalate Gulf (Saudi Arabia)
- IGRC Square (Saudi Arabia)
MARKET SCOPE
| REPORT METRIC | DETAILS |
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| Market Size, 2024 (Value) | USD 4.14 Billion |
| Market Forecast, 2031 (Value) | USD 7.10 Billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 9.2% from 2025 to 2031 |
| Years Considered | 2019–2031 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025–2031 |
| Units Considered | Value (USD Million/Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
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DELIVERED CUSTOMIZATIONS
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| CLIENT REQUEST | CUSTOMIZATION DELIVERED | VALUE ADDS |
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| Leading Solution Provider (Saudi Arabia) | Product Benchmarking: Cybersecurity Solution Matrix offering detailed comparison of major vendors’ offerings in KSA across firewall, XDR, cloud security, IAM, OT/ICS protection, and AI-driven threat detection, mapped against NCA compliance requirements and sector-specific deployment priorities | Clear visibility into competitive positioning, technology differentiation, and regional relevance, enabling stronger go-to-market development and investment decisions for the Saudi cybersecurity landscape |
| Leading Service Provider (Saudi Arabia) | Company Intelligence: In-depth profiling of key cybersecurity services players in KSA (up to five), covering managed SOC, MDR, GRC, digital forensics, offensive security, and cloud security services, along with partnership ecosystems and sovereign-cloud alignment | Holistic understanding of service-provider strength and expansion opportunities in KSA, identifying white spaces for collaboration, partnership, and capability enhancement across government and enterprise segments |
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
- December 2025 : Qualys named Security Matterz as the first managed Risk Operations Center partner in Saudi Arabia, enabling the Riyadh-based provider to deliver Qualys-powered managed risk services that scale cyber risk visibility, prioritization, and response for enterprises across the country.
- December 2025 : sirar by stc signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Microsoft during Black Hat MEA to co-develop advanced cybersecurity services, integrated sector-specific solutions, and joint training programs that strengthen Saudi Arabia's digital resilience across public and private entities.
- July 2025 : Trend Micro collaborated with TechnoVal and Google Cloud to locally host the Trend Vision One Sovereign and Private Cloud platform in Saudi Arabia, providing sovereign XDR and threat detection capabilities while ensuring that sensitive security data remains within national borders.
- May 2025 : Cisco announced an expanded partnership with Saudi Arabia's HUMAIN AI enterprise to build secure, scalable AI infrastructure and data centers in the Kingdom, pairing Cisco's networking and security portfolio with major investments in AI research, digital skills, and cloud-based AI services.
- February 2025 : Tributech and Tamkeen Security announced a strategic partnership to combine Tamkeen Security's cybersecurity GRC and risk expertise with Tributech's data integrity platform, delivering advanced protection against data manipulation for critical data operations across organizations in Saudi Arabia.
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Methodology
Secondary research was conducted to collect information useful for this technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the global cybersecurity market. The next step was to validate these findings, assumptions, and sizing with industry experts across the value chain using primary research. Different approaches, such as top-down and bottom-up, were employed to estimate the total market size. After that, the market breakup and data triangulation procedures were used to estimate the market size of the segments and subsegments of the cybersecurity market.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources were referred to for identifying and collecting information regarding the study. The secondary sources included annual reports, press releases, investor presentations of cybersecurity solution and service vendors, forums, certified publications, and whitepapers. The secondary research was mainly used to obtain key information about the industry’s supply chain, the total pool of key players, market classification and segmentation according to industry trends to the bottom-most level, regional markets, and key developments from both market- and technology-oriented perspectives, all of which were further validated by primary sources.
Primary Research
In the primary research process, various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for this report. The primary sources from the supply side included various industry experts, including Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), marketing directors, technology and innovation directors, and related key executives from various key companies and organizations operating in the cybersecurity market.
In the market engineering process, top-down and bottom-up approaches were extensively used, along with several data triangulation methods, to perform the market estimation and market forecasting for the overall market segments and subsegments listed in this report. Extensive qualitative and quantitative analysis was performed on the complete market engineering process to list key information/insights throughout the report.
After the complete market engineering process (including calculations for market statistics, market breakups, market size estimations, market forecasts, and data triangulation), extensive primary research was conducted to gather information and verify & validate the critical numbers arrived at. The primary research was also conducted to identify the segmentation, industry trends, competitive landscape of cybersecurity market players, and key market dynamics, such as drivers, restraints, opportunities, challenges, industry trends, and key strategies.
Market Size Estimation
Top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the cybersecurity market and the size of various dependent sub-segments in the overall cybersecurity market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following details: critical players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their market shares in the respective regions were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire procedure included the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players, and extensive interviews were conducted for key insights from the industry leaders, such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives.
All percentage splits and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to get the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data is consolidated and added to detailed input and analysis from MarketsandMarkets.
Data Triangulation
The market was split into several segments and subsegments after arriving at the overall market size using the market size estimation processes explained above. The data triangulation and market breakup procedures were employed, wherever applicable, to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics of each market segment and subsegment. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from both the demand and supply sides.
Market Definition
According to MarketsandMarkets, cybersecurity is a set of technologies, processes, and practices to fortify critical systems, such as networks, physical devices, programs, and information, from unauthorized access, insider threats, and malicious attacks. These cyberattacks can affect data transmission across the networks, cause operational disruptions, and result in money extortion/ransomware. Cybersecurity, or information security, can be provided through hardware, software, and services.
Stakeholders
- Chief Technology and Data Officers
- Consulting Service Providers
- Managed Security Services Professionals
- Business Analysts
- Information Technology (IT) Professionals
- Government Agencies
- Investors and Venture Capitalists
- Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Large Enterprises
- Third-party Providers
- Consultants/Consultancies/Advisory Firms
- Managed and Professional Service Providers
Report Objectives
- To describe and forecast the global cybersecurity market by offering, solution type, security type, deployment mode, organization size, vertical, and region from 2025 to 2030, and analyze the various macroeconomic and microeconomic factors that affect market growth
- To forecast the market size of five main regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America
- To analyze the subsegments of the market with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the overall market
- To provide detailed information regarding major factors (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) influencing the growth of the market
- To analyze opportunities in the market for stakeholders and provide details of the competitive landscape of major players
- To profile key market players; provide a comparative analysis based on the business overviews, regional presence, product offerings, business strategies, and key financials; and illustrate the competitive landscape of the marketTo analyze competitive developments, such as mergers & acquisitions, product developments, partnerships and collaborations, and research & development (R&D) activities, in the market
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Geographic Analysis as per Feasibility
- Further breakup of the Asia Pacific market into countries contributes to the rest of the regional market size
- Further breakup of the North American market into countries contributes to the rest of the regional market size
- Further breakup of the Latin American market into countries contributing to the rest of the regional market size
- Further breakup of the Middle East & African market into countries contributing to the rest of the regional market size
- Further breakup of the European market into countries contributes to the rest of the regional market size
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