Global Security Testing Market Size Study & Forecast, by Deployment, Type, Testing Tool, End User Industry and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global Security Testing Market is valued at approximately USD 14.5 billion in 2024 and is expected to witness an impressive CAGR of 24.70% over the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. As cyber threats grow increasingly stealthy and multifaceted, enterprises are being compelled to move beyond conventional cybersecurity practices and lean into dynamic, preventive security testing frameworks. Security testing encompasses a suite of strategies and tools designed to uncover system vulnerabilities, validate security policies, and ensure the integrity of sensitive digital assets. Whether it is web applications, enterprise networks, or cloud-based platforms, the demand for continuous security validation is skyrocketing due to the explosion of data, increasing reliance on distributed systems, and complex compliance requirements.

This surging demand is being reinforced by the widespread digital transformation initiatives undertaken across sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, and government. The rising frequency and severity of cyber breaches-ranging from ransomware incursions to zero-day exploits-are prompting organizations to incorporate security testing not merely as an afterthought but as an integral phase of their software development lifecycle. Cloud-native solutions, automated testing tools, and the integration of AI and ML for real-time threat detection are reshaping the industry landscape. Moreover, the emergence of DevSecOps methodologies is encouraging collaborative efforts across development, security, and operations teams to preempt vulnerabilities right from the design stage, ensuring robust application resilience.

Regionally, North America commands the lion's share of the market, attributed to its well-established IT ecosystem, higher cybersecurity budgets, and stringent data protection regulations such as HIPAA, CCPA, and SOX. The United States, in particular, is spearheading technological advancement with extensive investments in automated and AI-powered security testing solutions. Europe follows closely, driven by GDPR compliance and a surge in cloud and hybrid infrastructure deployments across industries. Meanwhile, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth during the forecast period, bolstered by rapid digitization in emerging economies like India and Southeast Asia, coupled with increasing awareness around proactive security testing and data protection mandates introduced by governments.

Major market players included in this report are:

IBM Corporation
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Synopsys, Inc.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
McAfee, LLC
Rapid7, Inc.
Checkmarx Ltd.
Trustwave Holdings, Inc.
Core Security Technologies
WhiteHat Security, Inc.
Veracode (a Thoma Bravo company)
Qualys, Inc.
FireEye, Inc.
Fortinet, Inc.
Capgemini SE

Global Security Testing Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

By Deployment:

On-Premise
Cloud
Hybrid

By Type:

Network Security Testing
Application Security Testing

By Testing Tool:

Web Application Testing Tool
Mobile Application Testing Tool
Automated Testing Tool
Code Review Tools
Penetration Testing Tools
Others

By End User Industry:

Government
BFSI
Healthcare
IT & Telecom
Retail
Manufacturing
Energy & Utilities
Others

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Security Testing Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. Key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Security Testing Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping the Global Security Testing Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. Escalation of Sophisticated Cyber Attacks
- 3.2.2. Proliferation of DevSecOps and Continuous Testing Practices
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. Integration Complexity with Legacy Systems
- 3.3.2. Shortage of Skilled Security Testing Professionals
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. Adoption of AI/ML-Powered Automated Testing
- 3.4.2. Regulatory Compliance-Driven Testing Mandates

Chapter 4. Global Security Testing Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's 5 Forces Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis and Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Security Testing Market Size & Forecasts by Deployment 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. On-Premise
- 5.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.3. Cloud
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
5.4. Hybrid
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Security Testing Market Size & Forecasts by Type 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Network Security Testing
- 6.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
6.3. Application Security Testing
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Security Testing Market Size & Forecasts by Testing Tool 2025-2035

7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Web Application Testing Tool
- 7.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
7.3. Mobile Application Testing Tool
- 7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
7.4. Automated Testing Tool
- 7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
7.5. Code Review Tools
- 7.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
7.6. Penetration Testing Tools
- 7.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
7.7. Others
- 7.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.7.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Global Security Testing Market Size & Forecasts by End User Industry 2025-2035

8.1. Market Overview
8.2. Government
- 8.2.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.2.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
8.3. BFSI
- 8.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.3.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
8.4. Healthcare
- 8.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.4.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
8.5. IT & Telecom
- 8.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.5.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
8.6. Retail
- 8.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.6.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
8.7. Manufacturing
- 8.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.7.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
8.8. Energy & Utilities
- 8.8.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.8.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035
8.9. Others
- 8.9.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 8.9.2. Market Size Analysis, by Region, 2025-2035

Chapter 9. Global Security Testing Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

9.1. Market, Regional Market Snapshot
9.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
9.3. North America Security Testing Market
- 9.3.1. U.S. Security Testing Market
  - 9.3.1.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.1.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.3.2. Canada Security Testing Market
  - 9.3.2.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.3.2.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.4. Europe Security Testing Market
- 9.4.1. UK Security Testing Market
  - 9.4.1.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.1.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.2. Germany Security Testing Market
  - 9.4.2.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.2.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.3. France Security Testing Market
  - 9.4.3.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.3.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.4. Spain Security Testing Market
  - 9.4.4.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.4.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.5. Italy Security Testing Market
  - 9.4.5.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.5.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.4.6. Rest of Europe Security Testing Market
  - 9.4.6.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.4.6.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.5. Asia Pacific Security Testing Market
- 9.5.1. China Security Testing Market
  - 9.5.1.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.1.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.2. India Security Testing Market
  - 9.5.2.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.2.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.3. Japan Security Testing Market
  - 9.5.3.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.3.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.4. Australia Security Testing Market
  - 9.5.4.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.4.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.5. South Korea Security Testing Market
  - 9.5.5.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.5.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.5.6. Rest of APAC Security Testing Market
  - 9.5.6.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.5.6.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.6. Latin America Security Testing Market
- 9.6.1. Brazil Security Testing Market
  - 9.6.1.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.1.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.6.2. Mexico Security Testing Market
  - 9.6.2.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.6.2.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
9.7. Middle East & Africa Security Testing Market
- 9.7.1. UAE Security Testing Market
  - 9.7.1.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.1.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.7.2. Saudi Arabia Security Testing Market
  - 9.7.2.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.2.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 9.7.3. South Africa Security Testing Market
  - 9.7.3.1. Deployment breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 9.7.3.2. Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence

10.1. Top Market Strategies
10.2. IBM Corporation
- 10.2.1. Company Overview
- 10.2.2. Key Executives
- 10.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 10.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 10.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 10.2.6. Recent Development
- 10.2.7. Market Strategies
- 10.2.8. SWOT Analysis
10.3. Cisco Systems, Inc.
10.4. Synopsys, Inc.
10.5. Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP
10.6. McAfee, LLC
10.7. Rapid7, Inc.
10.8. Checkmarx Ltd.
10.9. Trustwave Holdings, Inc.
10.10. Core Security Technologies
10.11. WhiteHat Security, Inc.
10.12. Veracode (a Thoma Bravo company)
10.13. Qualys, Inc.
10.14. FireEye, Inc.
10.15. Fortinet, Inc.
10.16. Capgemini SE