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Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis Report By Deployment Mode (On-premise, and Cloud-based / SaaS), By Service Model (Consulting & One-off Engagements, Pen-Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS), and Manage

Publisher Knowledge Based Value (KBV) Research
Published Sep 30, 2025
Length 217 Pages
SKU # KBV20463487

Description

The Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market would witness market growth of 17.5% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).

The Germany market dominated the Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Country in 2024, thereby, achieving a market value of USD 250.4 million by 2032. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 16.4% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 18.4% during (2025 - 2032). The Germany and UK led the Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Country with a market share of 19% and 16.9% in 2024.

The European Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking Services Market has grown from one-time tests done by employees to a key part of keeping organizations safe online. At first, IT teams or outside consultants used it to deal with certain threats, but as cyberattacks became more sophisticated and IT infrastructures became more complex, the market grew. Strict rules like GDPR and DORA made adoption even more necessary by requiring regular security checks to keep sensitive data safe and make sure the system could handle problems. Specialized companies started to appear, providing customized solutions for sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. At the same time, AI and machine learning made testing faster and better at finding weaknesses. The market keeps growing as businesses put proactive cybersecurity first to protect their digital assets and keep the trust of their stakeholders.

In Europe, two important trends are the use of AI and machine learning for automated, thorough penetration testing and the growth of cloud-based solutions that offer assessments that can be scaled up or down as needed. Testing for compliance has grown a lot, as companies look for services that meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive data at the same time. Top providers are adding incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability assessments to their service offerings. They are also building up their knowledge in specific sectors to better meet the needs of those industries. Investing in research and development, creating custom testing plans, and working together with clients all make a company more competitive. The market is still changing, and demand is likely to grow as cyber threats change. This makes specialized, flexible, and regulatory-compliant penetration testing services even more important.

Service Model Outlook

Based on Service Model, the market is segmented into Consulting & One-off Engagements, Pen-Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS), and Managed / Continuous Pen-Test (MSSP). Among various UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model; The Consulting & One-off Engagements market achieved a market size of USD $35.9 Million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.8 % during the forecast period. The Managed / Continuous Pen-Test (MSSP) market is predicted to experience a CAGR of 17.1% throughout the forecast period from (2025 - 2032).

Deployment Mode Outlook

Based on Deployment Mode, the market is segmented into On-premise, and Cloud-based / SaaS. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9% over the projection period, the On-premise Market, dominate the France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode in 2024 and would be a prominent market until 2032. The Cloud-based / SaaS market is expected to witness a CAGR of 19.1% during (2025 - 2032).

Country Outlook

Germany is the top European market for penetration testing and ethical hacking services. This is because its economy is highly digital, its industries are advanced, and it has strict rules, such as GDPR and BDSG compliance. Cloud adoption, IoT, AI applications, and the need to protect important infrastructure from ransomware, phishing, and other advanced threats are all driving demand. Some of the most important trends are cloud-native testing, AI-driven assessments, DevSecOps integration, crowdsourced ethical hacking, and small businesses using PTaaS. There are global providers, regional specialists, and innovative startups in the competitive landscape. They all offer advanced technology, local knowledge, and solutions that focus on a specific industry. Market growth is still being driven by strong regulation, the digitalization of industries, and the use of new technologies.

List of Key Companies Profiled
  • IBM Corporation
  • Rapid7, Inc.
  • CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.
  • Synopsys, Inc.
  • SecureWorks Corp.
  • Qualys, Inc.
  • Trustwave Holdings, Inc. (The Chertoff Group)
  • Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
  • Veracode, Inc. (Thoma Bravo)
  • Tenable Holdings, Inc.
  • NCC Group plc
Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Report Segmentation

By Deployment Mode
  • On-premise
  • Cloud-based / SaaS
By Service Model
  • Consulting & One-off Engagements
  • Pen-Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS)
  • Managed / Continuous Pen-Test (MSSP)
By Type of Penetration Testing
  • Web / End-Use Industry Penetration Testing
  • Network Penetration Testing
  • Cloud Configuration Penetration Testing
  • Wireless and IoT Penetration Testing
  • Social Engineering Testing
By End-Use Industry
  • Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)
  • IT & Telecom
  • Government & Defense
  • Healthcare & Life Sciences
  • Retail and eCommerce
  • Energy and Utilities
By Country
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe

Table of Contents

217 Pages
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
1.1 Market Definition
1.2 Objectives
1.3 Market Scope
1.4 Segmentation
1.4.1 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, by Deployment Mode
1.4.2 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, by Service Model
1.4.3 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, by Type of Penetration Testing
1.4.4 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, by End-Use Industry
1.4.5 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, by Country
1.5 Methodology for the research
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
2.1 Key Highlights
Chapter 3. Market Overview
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Overview
3.1.1.1 Market Composition and Scenario
3.2 Key Factors Impacting the Market
3.2.1 Market Drivers
3.2.2 Market Restraints
3.2.3 Market Opportunities
3.2.4 Market Challenges
Chapter 4. Market Trends – Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
Chapter 5. State of Competition – Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
Chapter 6. Product Life Cycle– Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
Chapter 7. Market Consolidation – Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
Chapter 8. Competition Analysis – Global
8.1 Market Share Analysis, 2024
8.2 Porter Five Forces Analysis
Chapter 9. Value Chain Analysis of Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
9.1 Pre-Engagement & Planning
9.2 Reconnaissance & Information Gathering
9.3 Scanning & Vulnerability Assessment
9.4 Exploitation & Attack Simulation
9.5 Post-Exploitation & Cleanup
9.6 Reporting & Remediation Recommendations
9.7 Continuous Monitoring & Retesting
Chapter 10. Key Customer Criteria – Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
Chapter 11. Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode
11.1 Europe On-premise Market by Country
11.2 Europe Cloud-based / SaaS Market by Country
Chapter 12. Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model
12.1 Europe Consulting & One-off Engagements Market by Country
12.2 Europe Pen-Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS) Market by Country
12.3 Europe Managed / Continuous Pen-Test (MSSP) Market by Country
Chapter 13. Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing
13.1 Europe Web / End-Use Industry Penetration Testing Market by Country
13.2 Europe Network Penetration Testing Market by Country
13.3 Europe Cloud Configuration Penetration Testing Market by Country
13.4 Europe Wireless and IoT Penetration Testing Market by Country
13.5 Europe Social Engineering Testing Market by Country
Chapter 14. Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry
14.1 Europe Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Market by Country
14.2 Europe IT & Telecom Market by Country
14.3 Europe Government & Defense Market by Country
14.4 Europe Healthcare & Life Sciences Market by Country
14.5 Europe Retail and eCommerce Market by Country
14.6 Europe Energy and Utilities Market by Country
Chapter 15. Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Country
15.1 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
15.1.1 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode
15.1.2 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model
15.1.3 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing
15.1.4 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry
15.2 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
15.2.1 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode
15.2.2 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model
15.2.3 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing
15.2.4 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry
15.3 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
15.3.1 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode
15.3.2 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model
15.3.3 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing
15.3.4 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry
15.4 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
15.4.1 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode
15.4.2 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model
15.4.3 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing
15.4.4 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry
15.5 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
15.5.1 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode
15.5.2 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model
15.5.3 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing
15.5.4 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry
15.6 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
15.6.1 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode
15.6.2 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model
15.6.3 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing
15.6.4 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry
15.7 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
15.7.1 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode
15.7.2 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model
15.7.3 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing
15.7.4 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry
Chapter 16. Company Profiles
16.1 IBM Corporation
16.1.1 Company Overview
16.1.2 Financial Analysis
16.1.3 Regional & Segmental Analysis
16.1.4 Research & Development Expenses
16.1.5 SWOT Analysis
16.2 Rapid7, Inc.
16.2.1 Company Overview
16.2.2 Financial Analysis
16.2.3 Regional Analysis
16.2.4 Research & Development Expenses
16.2.5 SWOT Analysis
16.3 Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc.
16.3.1 Company Overview
16.3.2 Financial Analysis
16.3.3 Regional Analysis
16.3.4 Research & Development Expenses
16.3.5 SWOT Analysis
16.4 Synopsys, Inc.
16.4.1 Company Overview
16.4.2 Financial Analysis
16.4.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
16.4.4 Research & Development Expenses
16.5 SecureWorks Corp.
16.5.1 Company Overview
16.6 Qualys, Inc.
16.6.1 Company Overview
16.6.2 Financial Analysis
16.6.3 Regional Analysis
16.6.4 Research & Development Expenses
16.6.5 SWOT Analysis
16.7 Trustwave Holdings, Inc. (The Chertoff Group)
16.7.1 Company Overview
16.8 Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
16.8.1 Company Overview
16.8.2 Financial Analysis
16.8.3 Regional Analysis
16.8.4 Research & Development Expense
16.8.5 SWOT Analysis
16.9 Veracode, Inc. (Thoma Bravo)
16.9.1 Company Overview
16.10. Tenable Holdings, Inc.
16.10.1 Company Overview
16.10.2 Financial Analysis
16.10.3 Regional Analysis
16.10.4 Research & Development Expenses
16.10.5 SWOT Analysis
16.11 NCC Group plc
16.11.1 Company Overview
16.11.2 Financial Analysis
16.11.3 Segmental and Regional Analysis
16.11.4 SWOT Analysis

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