Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Cybersecurity Market

The cybersecurity market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is projected to grow from USD 4.98 billion in 2026 to USD 7.81 billion by 2031, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. This growth reflects rapid digital transformation under Vision 2030, where cybersecurity has become a strategic national priority. In 2024, the cybersecurity sector contributed SAR 18.5 billion to the economy. This represented a 19% year-on-year increase in value added, supported by wider adoption of digital services across government and enterprise functions. Vision 2030 reforms are accelerating the use of cloud platforms, data-driven systems, and artificial intelligence. This expansion is increasing the digital attack surface and elevating cyber risk exposure. As a result, organizations are investing more in advanced security platforms and managed cybersecurity services to achieve resilient and scalable protection.

Competitive overview:

The KSA cybersecurity market is led by some of the established players, such as IBM (US), sirar by stc (KSA), Palo Alto Networks (US), Fortinet (US), Cisco (US), Help AG (UAE), Check Point (Israel), Broadcom (US), CrowdStrike (Israel), SAMI-AEC (KSA), Infratech (KSA), Security Matterz (KSA), Trend Micro (Japan), SBM (KSA), SITE (KSA), Cyberstone (KSA), SAT Microsystems (KSA), Safe Decision Co (KSA), Adalites (KSA), Cyberum (KSA), Tamkeen Security (KSA), Sada Thalate Gulf (KSA), and IGRC Square (KSA). Partnerships, agreements, collaborations, acquisitions, and product developments are various growth strategies these players use to increase their market presence in the KSA cybersecurity market.

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Recent Developments:

• In February 2026, CrowdStrike signed an MoU with Saudi Aramco to advance cybersecurity and AI initiatives in Saudi Arabia. The partnership will build national-scale defenses, expand local cloud capabilities, and support Vision 2030-aligned unified cybersecurity adoption.
• In February 2026, Fortinet formed a strategic partnership with Springs Tech to expand delivery of its advanced cybersecurity solutions in Saudi Arabia. The collaboration extends Fortinet’s regional reach, supports organizations’ digital transformation efforts, and strengthens cyber resilience.
• In December 2025, sirar by stc partnered with Saudi Airlines to develop an integrated cybersecurity framework for the aviation sector. The solution enhances threat monitoring and protects sensitive data. It also strengthens operational resilience and supports secure digital transformation across airline operations.

Palo Alto Networks (US) is a global cybersecurity leader specializing in end-to-end threat prevention across network, cloud, identity, and SOC environments. The company’s portfolio includes Next-Generation Firewalls, Prisma Cloud, Prisma SASE, and the Cortex platform for AI-driven threat detection, response, and automated security operations. The portfolio supports secure cloud adoption, zero trust implementation, and centralized security management across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Palo Alto Networks serves large enterprises, hyperscale cloud providers, telecommunications operators, and public sector organizations, addressing complex security and compliance requirements.

sirar by stc (KSA) is a cybersecurity services provider and subsidiary of STC Group offering an enterprise-grade portfolio focused on managed security services, digital trust, and cyber resilience across IT, cloud, and operational technology environments. Its capabilities include security operations center (SOC) services, managed detection and response, threat intelligence, DDoS protection, governance, risk and compliance (GRC) advisory, zero-trust and web security, vulnerability management, and cybersecurity awareness solutions. The company serves government entities, critical infrastructure operators, and enterprises across multiple sectors, enabling secure digital transformation and regulatory compliance aligned with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. Sirar’s growth strategy emphasizes localized cybersecurity capabilities, advanced threat detection, and integrated managed services to address rising regional demand for scalable, intelligence-driven cyber protection.

Market Ranking:

The KSA cybersecurity market is led by global platform vendors, supported by a growing base of regional and local specialists. These players address sector-specific security requirements across government, telecommunications, energy, finance, and critical infrastructure. Strong alignment with national regulations and increasing adoption of artificial intelligence-driven security capabilities shape competitive positioning.

Leading Global Platform Vendors

• IBM is expanding its presence through quantum-safe and artificial intelligence-driven threat management solutions that support telecom networks and sovereign cloud initiatives
• sirar by stc strengthens its market presence through managed security services, SOC operations, and sovereign cybersecurity solutions aligned with Saudi regulations.
• Palo Alto Networks focuses on cloud security platforms and automated security operations center capabilities aligned with smart city and digital government programs.
• Fortinet maintains strong adoption in critical infrastructure by delivering performance-focused network security, next-generation firewalls, and secure software-defined wide area networking for industrial environments.
• Cisco strengthens its influence through integrated network and cloud security offerings, supported by partnerships focused on digital infrastructure and skills development.

Regional and Specialized Vendors

• Vendors such as Trend Micro, Broadcom, Help AG, SBM, and SITE compete across managed security operations center services, industrial cybersecurity, sovereign cloud security, and governance risk and compliance solutions.
• Proximity to government programs and large energy sector projects supports adoption in mission-critical deployments.

Competitive Dynamics

Competitive intensity in the KSA continues to rise as cyber threats become more sophisticated and cloud and artificial intelligence adoption accelerate. Organizations are increasingly prioritizing unified security platforms supported by strong local delivery capabilities, driving partnerships, regional expansion, and portfolio consolidation across the market.

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Cybersecurity Market by Solution (Cloud, Identity Security, GRC, Network, Endpoint, Application, Operations), Service (Professional, Technical Implementation, Managed Security, Training and Capability) - Forecast to 2031

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