Information Security Consulting

Global Information Security Consulting Market to Reach US$67.7 Billion by 2030

The global market for Information Security Consulting estimated at US$40.3 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$67.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 9.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Network Security, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 10.4% CAGR and reach US$31.0 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Application Security segment is estimated at 8.5% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$10.3 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 13.7% CAGR

The Information Security Consulting market in the U.S. is estimated at US$10.3 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$18.2 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 13.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% and 7.9% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.4% CAGR.

Global Information Security Consulting Market - Key Trends and Drivers Summarized

Why Is Information Security Consulting Critical in a Digitally Connected World?

Information security consulting has become a vital service for organizations looking to protect their data, systems, and networks from cyber threats. As cyberattacks grow in frequency and sophistication, businesses face increasing pressure to secure sensitive information and maintain compliance with data protection regulations. Information security consulting firms provide expert guidance on identifying vulnerabilities, implementing cybersecurity measures, and developing incident response plans. These services are essential for industries such as finance, healthcare, and retail, where breaches can lead to significant financial losses, legal consequences, and reputational damage. By partnering with security consultants, organizations can safeguard their operations and minimize the risk of cyberattacks, ensuring business continuity in an ever-evolving threat landscape.

How Are Technological Advancements Shaping the Information Security Consulting Market?

The information security consulting market is being shaped by advancements in cybersecurity technologies, particularly in areas like cloud security, encryption, and artificial intelligence (AI). AI-driven security solutions are becoming increasingly popular, as they can detect and respond to cyber threats in real-time, significantly reducing response times and mitigating damage. Cloud security has also emerged as a critical area of focus, as organizations increasingly rely on cloud-based infrastructure for data storage and processing. Consulting firms are developing specialized services to help businesses secure their cloud environments and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Moreover, advancements in blockchain technology are enabling more secure data sharing and transaction processing, which security consultants are helping companies integrate into their operations. These technological advancements are equipping consultants with new tools to address emerging cybersecurity challenges.

How Do Market Segments Define the Growth of the Information Security Consulting Market?

Service types include risk assessment, incident response, penetration testing, and compliance management, with risk assessment services leading the market as businesses prioritize identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities. Applications of information security consulting include network security, endpoint security, cloud security, and application security, with cloud security seeing rapid growth due to the increasing migration of data and workloads to the cloud. Industry verticals include banking & financial services, healthcare, retail, and government, with the banking sector being the largest consumer of information security consulting services due to the critical need to protect sensitive financial data. The market is experiencing significant growth in regions such as North America and Europe, where stringent data protection regulations and high cybersecurity awareness are driving demand.

What Factors Are Driving the Growth in the Information Security Consulting Market?

The growth in the information security consulting market is driven by several factors, including the rising frequency of cyberattacks, increasing regulatory requirements, and the growing adoption of cloud technologies. As cyber threats become more complex and targeted, organizations are turning to information security consultants to help them build robust cybersecurity frameworks and respond to incidents effectively. Regulatory frameworks such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) are also driving demand for consulting services, as businesses seek to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. Additionally, the rapid shift to cloud computing is creating new security challenges, prompting organizations to invest in consulting services to secure their cloud environments and protect critical data from breaches.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Information Security Consulting market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Type (Network Security, Application Security, Database Security, Endpoint Security); End-Use (BFSI, IT & Telecom, Aerospace & Defense, Government & Public Utilities, Other End-Uses)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 41 Featured) -

• ATOS SE
• Accenture PLC
• Aujas
• BAE Systems PLC
• Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL)
• Ernst & Young
• Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• International Business Machines Corporation
• KPMG
• Optiv Security Inc.
• Pricewaterhousecoopers
• Wipro Limited

TARIFF IMPACT FACTOR

Our new release incorporates impact of tariffs on geographical markets as we predict a shift in competitiveness of companies based on HQ country, manufacturing base, exports and imports (finished goods and OEM). This intricate and multifaceted market reality will impact competitors by artificially increasing the COGS, reducing profitability, reconfiguring supply chains, amongst other micro and macro market dynamics.

We are diligently following expert opinions of leading Chief Economists (14,949), Think Tanks (62), Trade & Industry bodies (171) worldwide, as they assess impact and address new market realities for their ecosystems. Experts and economists from every major country are tracked for their opinions on tariffs and how they will impact their countries.

We expect this chaos to play out over the next 2-3 months and a new world order is established with more clarity. We are tracking these developments on a real time basis.

As we release this report, U.S. Trade Representatives are pushing their counterparts in 183 countries for an early closure to bilateral tariff negotiations. Most of the major trading partners also have initiated trade agreements with other key trading nations, outside of those in the works with the United States. We are tracking such secondary fallouts as supply chains shift.

To our valued clients, we say, we have your back. We will present a simplified market reassessment by incorporating these changes!

APRIL 2025: NEGOTIATION PHASE

Our April release addresses the impact of tariffs on the overall global market and presents market adjustments by geography. Our trajectories are based on historic data and evolving market impacting factors.

JULY 2025 FINAL TARIFF RESET

Complimentary Update: Our clients will also receive a complimentary update in July after a final reset is announced between nations. The final updated version incorporates clearly defined Tariff Impact Analyses.

Reciprocal and Bilateral Trade & Tariff Impact Analyses:

USA
CHINA
MEXICO
CANADA
EU
JAPAN
INDIA
176 OTHER COUNTRIES.

Leading Economists - Our knowledge base tracks 14,949 economists including a select group of most influential Chief Economists of nations, think tanks, trade and industry bodies, big enterprises, and domain experts who are sharing views on the fallout of this unprecedented paradigm shift in the global econometric landscape. Most of our 16,491+ reports have incorporated this two-stage release schedule based on milestones.

Please note: Reports are sold as single-site single-user licenses. Electronic versions require 24-48 hours as each copy is customized to the client with digital controls and custom watermarks. The Publisher uses digital controls protecting against copying and printing is restricted to one full copy to be used at the same location.

The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the report. Upon ordering an electronic version, the Publisher will provide a link to download the purchased report.

Prior to fulfillment of an order, the client will be required to sign a document detailing the purchase terms for a publication from this publisher.