Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Research Report 2025(Status and Outlook)

Report Overview

Crowdsourced penetration testing, also known as crowdtesting, is a practice where organizations leverage a diverse group of cybersecurity professionals or ethical hackers to identify vulnerabilities in their systems, networks, or applications. This approach allows companies to benefit from the collective expertise and creativity of a large pool of testers, often leading to more comprehensive and effective security assessments. Crowdsourced penetration testing typically involves the use of specialized platforms that connect businesses with a global network of security professionals who can simulate real-world cyber threats and provide valuable insights to enhance an organization's overall security posture.

The market for crowdsourced penetration testing is experiencing significant growth driven by several key factors. Firstly, the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks have raised awareness among organizations about the importance of robust cybersecurity measures. As a result, businesses are turning to crowdsourced penetration testing as a proactive approach to identify and address vulnerabilities before malicious actors can exploit them. Secondly, the scalability and flexibility offered by crowdsourced testing platforms make them an attractive option for companies of all sizes, from startups to large enterprises, looking to enhance their security practices without incurring the high costs associated with maintaining an in-house security team. Additionally, the global nature of crowdsourced testing allows organizations to access a diverse talent pool with a wide range of expertise and experience, enabling them to receive comprehensive and unbiased security assessments tailored to their specific needs.

At the same time, the market for crowdsourced penetration testing is also being shaped by technological advancements that are enabling more efficient and effective testing processes. Automation tools, machine learning algorithms, and artificial intelligence are increasingly being integrated into crowdsourced testing platforms to streamline the identification and remediation of vulnerabilities, reducing the time and effort required to secure systems and applications. Furthermore, the growing emphasis on regulatory compliance and data protection standards such as GDPR and CCPA is driving organizations to adopt rigorous security testing practices, making crowdsourced penetration testing a valuable solution for meeting compliance requirements and safeguarding sensitive information. Overall, the market for crowdsourced penetration testing is poised for continued growth as businesses seek innovative and cost-effective ways to fortify their cybersecurity defenses in an increasingly digital and interconnected world.

The global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing market size was estimated at USD 115.02 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 257.52 million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 10.60% during the forecast period.

This report provides a deep insight into the global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, Porter's five forces analysis, value chain analysis, PEST analysis, etc.

The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.

In a word, this report is a must-read for industry players, investors, researchers, consultants, business strategists, and all those who have any kind of stake or are planning to foray into the Crowdsourced Penetration Testing market in any manner.

Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market: Market Segmentation Analysis

The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.

Key Company

EmergeCyber

UNGUESS

Bastion Cyber Group

Rapid7

Qualitest Group

HackerOne

Planit Testing

Cobalt

Applause App Quality

Inc.

Bugcrowd

Rainforest Life Pte Ltd.

Crowdsprint

Synack

Testbirds GmbH

Crowdsourced Testing SpA

Flatworld Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Fortra

LLC

Checkmarx Ltd.

Market Segmentation (by Type)

On-Premises

Cloud Based

Market Segmentation (by Application)

Large Enterprises

SMEs

Geographic Segmentation

North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)

Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)

Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)

South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)

The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)

Key Benefits of This Market Research:

Industry drivers, restraints, and opportunities covered in the study

Neutral perspective on the market performance

Recent industry trends and developments

Competitive landscape & strategies of key players

Potential & niche segments and regions exhibiting promising growth covered

Historical, current, and projected market size, in terms of value

In-depth analysis of the Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market

Overview of the regional outlook of the Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market:

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The concise analysis, clear graph, and table format will enable you to pinpoint the information you require quickly

Provision of market value data for each segment and sub-segment

Indicates the region and segment that is expected to witness the fastest growth as well as to dominate the market

Analysis by geography highlighting the consumption of the product/service in the region as well as indicating the factors that are affecting the market within each region

Competitive landscape which incorporates the market ranking of the major players, along with new service/product launches, partnerships, business expansions, and acquisitions in the past five years of companies profiled

Extensive company profiles comprising of company overview, company insights, product benchmarking, and SWOT analysis for the major market players

The current as well as the future market outlook of the industry concerning recent developments which involve growth opportunities and drivers as well as challenges and restraints of both emerging as well as developed regions

Includes in-depth analysis of the market from various perspectives through Porter’s five forces analysis

Provides insight into the market through Value Chain

Market dynamics scenario, along with growth opportunities of the market in the years to come

Chapter Outline

Chapter 1 mainly introduces the statistical scope of the report, market division standards, and market research methods.

Chapter 2 is an executive summary of different market segments (by region, product type, application, etc), including the market size of each market segment, future development potential, and so on. It offers a high-level view of the current state of the Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market and its likely evolution in the short to mid-term, and long term.

Chapter 3 makes a detailed analysis of the market's competitive landscape of the market and provides the market share, capacity, output, price, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information of the main manufacturers in the market.

Chapter 4 is the analysis of the whole market industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry, as well as Porter's five forces analysis.

Chapter 5 introduces the latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry.

Chapter 6 provides the analysis of various market segments according to product types, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments.

Chapter 7 provides the analysis of various market segments according to application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.

Chapter 8 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region from the consumer side and its main countries and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and capacity of each country in the world.

Chapter 9 shares the main producing countries of Crowdsourced Penetration Testing, their output value, profit level, regional supply, production capacity layout, etc. from the supply side.

Chapter 10 introduces the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales revenue, sales volume, price, gross profit margin, market share, product introduction, recent development, etc.

Chapter 11 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region during the forecast period.

Chapter 12 provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each market segment during the forecast period.

Chapter 13 is the main points and conclusions of the report.


1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Crowdsourced Penetration Testing
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Segment by Type
1.2.2 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Company Assessment Quadrant
3.2 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Life Cycle
3.3 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Revenue Market Share by Company (2020-2025)
3.4 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.5 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Company Headquarters, Area Served, Product Type
3.6 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.6.1 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Concentration Rate
3.6.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Players Market Share by Revenue
3.6.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Value Chain Analysis
4.1 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Value Chain Analysis
4.2 Midstream Market Analysis
4.3 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Market Restraints
5.5 Industry News
5.5.1 New Product Developments
5.5.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.5.3 Expansions
5.5.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.6 PEST Analysis
5.6.1 Industry Policies Analysis
5.6.2 Economic Environment Analysis
5.6.3 Social Environment Analysis
5.6.4 Technological Environment Analysis
5.7 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Porter's Five Forces Analysis
6 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size Growth Rate by Type (2021-2025)
7 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size (M USD) by Application (2020-2025)
7.3 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Sales Growth Rate by Application (2020-2025)
8 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Segmentation by Region
8.1 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size by Region
8.1.1 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size by Region
8.1.2 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size Market Share by Region
8.2 North America
8.2.1 North America Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size by Country
8.2.2 U.S.
8.2.3 Canada
8.2.4 Mexico
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Europe Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size by Country
8.3.2 Germany
8.3.3 France
8.3.4 U.K.
8.3.5 Italy
8.3.6 Russia
8.4 Asia Pacific
8.4.1 Asia Pacific Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size by Region
8.4.2 China
8.4.3 Japan
8.4.4 South Korea
8.4.5 India
8.4.6 Southeast Asia
8.5 South America
8.5.1 South America Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size by Country
8.5.2 Brazil
8.5.3 Argentina
8.5.4 Columbia
8.6 Middle East and Africa
8.6.1 Middle East and Africa Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size by Region
8.6.2 Saudi Arabia
8.6.3 UAE
8.6.4 Egypt
8.6.5 Nigeria
8.6.6 South Africa
9 Key Companies Profile
9.1 EmergeCyber
9.1.1 EmergeCyber Basic Information
9.1.2 EmergeCyber Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.1.3 EmergeCyber Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.1.4 EmergeCyber Crowdsourced Penetration Testing SWOT Analysis
9.1.5 EmergeCyber Business Overview
9.1.6 EmergeCyber Recent Developments
9.2 UNGUESS
9.2.1 UNGUESS Basic Information
9.2.2 UNGUESS Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.2.3 UNGUESS Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.2.4 UNGUESS Crowdsourced Penetration Testing SWOT Analysis
9.2.5 UNGUESS Business Overview
9.2.6 UNGUESS Recent Developments
9.3 Bastion Cyber Group
9.3.1 Bastion Cyber Group Basic Information
9.3.2 Bastion Cyber Group Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.3.3 Bastion Cyber Group Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.3.4 Bastion Cyber Group Crowdsourced Penetration Testing SWOT Analysis
9.3.5 Bastion Cyber Group Business Overview
9.3.6 Bastion Cyber Group Recent Developments
9.4 Rapid7
9.4.1 Rapid7 Basic Information
9.4.2 Rapid7 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.4.3 Rapid7 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.4.4 Rapid7 Business Overview
9.4.5 Rapid7 Recent Developments
9.5 Qualitest Group
9.5.1 Qualitest Group Basic Information
9.5.2 Qualitest Group Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.5.3 Qualitest Group Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.5.4 Qualitest Group Business Overview
9.5.5 Qualitest Group Recent Developments
9.6 HackerOne
9.6.1 HackerOne Basic Information
9.6.2 HackerOne Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.6.3 HackerOne Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.6.4 HackerOne Business Overview
9.6.5 HackerOne Recent Developments
9.7 Planit Testing
9.7.1 Planit Testing Basic Information
9.7.2 Planit Testing Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.7.3 Planit Testing Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.7.4 Planit Testing Business Overview
9.7.5 Planit Testing Recent Developments
9.8 Cobalt
9.8.1 Cobalt Basic Information
9.8.2 Cobalt Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.8.3 Cobalt Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.8.4 Cobalt Business Overview
9.8.5 Cobalt Recent Developments
9.9 Applause App Quality
9.9.1 Applause App Quality Basic Information
9.9.2 Applause App Quality Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.9.3 Applause App Quality Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.9.4 Applause App Quality Business Overview
9.9.5 Applause App Quality Recent Developments
9.10 Inc.
9.10.1 Inc. Basic Information
9.10.2 Inc. Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.10.3 Inc. Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.10.4 Inc. Business Overview
9.10.5 Inc. Recent Developments
9.11 Bugcrowd
9.11.1 Bugcrowd Basic Information
9.11.2 Bugcrowd Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.11.3 Bugcrowd Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.11.4 Bugcrowd Business Overview
9.11.5 Bugcrowd Recent Developments
9.12 Rainforest Life Pte Ltd.
9.12.1 Rainforest Life Pte Ltd. Basic Information
9.12.2 Rainforest Life Pte Ltd. Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.12.3 Rainforest Life Pte Ltd. Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.12.4 Rainforest Life Pte Ltd. Business Overview
9.12.5 Rainforest Life Pte Ltd. Recent Developments
9.13 Crowdsprint
9.13.1 Crowdsprint Basic Information
9.13.2 Crowdsprint Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.13.3 Crowdsprint Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.13.4 Crowdsprint Business Overview
9.13.5 Crowdsprint Recent Developments
9.14 Synack
9.14.1 Synack Basic Information
9.14.2 Synack Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.14.3 Synack Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.14.4 Synack Business Overview
9.14.5 Synack Recent Developments
9.15 Testbirds GmbH
9.15.1 Testbirds GmbH Basic Information
9.15.2 Testbirds GmbH Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.15.3 Testbirds GmbH Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.15.4 Testbirds GmbH Business Overview
9.15.5 Testbirds GmbH Recent Developments
9.16 Crowdsourced Testing SpA
9.16.1 Crowdsourced Testing SpA Basic Information
9.16.2 Crowdsourced Testing SpA Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.16.3 Crowdsourced Testing SpA Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.16.4 Crowdsourced Testing SpA Business Overview
9.16.5 Crowdsourced Testing SpA Recent Developments
9.17 Flatworld Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
9.17.1 Flatworld Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Basic Information
9.17.2 Flatworld Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.17.3 Flatworld Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.17.4 Flatworld Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Business Overview
9.17.5 Flatworld Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Recent Developments
9.18 Fortra
9.18.1 Fortra Basic Information
9.18.2 Fortra Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.18.3 Fortra Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.18.4 Fortra Business Overview
9.18.5 Fortra Recent Developments
9.19 LLC
9.19.1 LLC Basic Information
9.19.2 LLC Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.19.3 LLC Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.19.4 LLC Business Overview
9.19.5 LLC Recent Developments
9.20 Checkmarx Ltd.
9.20.1 Checkmarx Ltd. Basic Information
9.20.2 Checkmarx Ltd. Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Overview
9.20.3 Checkmarx Ltd. Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Product Market Performance
9.20.4 Checkmarx Ltd. Business Overview
9.20.5 Checkmarx Ltd. Recent Developments
10 Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Forecast by Region
10.1 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size Forecast
10.2 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Forecast by Region
10.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.2 Europe Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.3 Asia Pacific Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size Forecast by Region
10.2.4 South America Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Sales of Crowdsourced Penetration Testing by Country
11 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2026-2033)
11.1 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Forecast by Type (2026-2033)
11.2 Global Crowdsourced Penetration Testing Market Forecast by Application (2026-2033)
12 Conclusion and Key Findings

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