The cybersecurity sector continues to experience growth driven by global digitization, increasing cyber threats and evolving data protection regulations. According to the cybersecurity sector report by our buy-side advisors, the market reached a value of $172.24 billion in 2023, will grow to $193.73 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to $562.2 billion by 2032, at a compound annual growth rate of 14.3%.
Tendencias del mercado de la ciberseguridad en 2025 y los próximos años
Key trends that are leading the way for the cybersecurity industry include:
- Adoption of Zero Trust architecture: a security model that restricts network access based on continuous identity and context checks.
- Increasing use of artificial intelligence: advanced solutions that enable proactive detection and response to cyber threats.
- Security of endpoints and remote work: the increase in telework has led to a higher demand for protection solutions for connected devices.
- Expansion of cloud security: the migration of companies to hybrid cloud environments has driven the adoption of specific protection tools.
- Cumplimiento normativo: regulaciones como GDPR y CCPA están reforzando la necesidad de estrategias robustas de protección de datos y ciberseguridad.
Investment activity in the cybersecurity industry
In the past year, more than 2,700 mergers and acquisitions (M&A) have taken place in 2024. According to Baker Tilly's analysis, some of the most notable transactions include the acquisition of Randori by the well-known tech multinational IBM and the purchase of Splunk, a leader in data analytics and information security, by Cisco, aiming to offer the latest cybersecurity technology.
In terms of funding, investments worth $165 billion were recorded in 2024, with a particular focus on cloud security, threat intelligence and SaaS security.
Cybersecurity industry outlook and challenges for the future.
Growth opportunities in the industry are focused on expanding into emerging markets, developing solutions for IoT and 5G environments, and automating security through artificial intelligence. However, the sector faces challenges such as a shortage of specialized talent, high competitiveness and the constant evolution of cyber threats.
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Sectorial report
Informe sectorial de la industria de la Ciberseguridad 2025
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