Security Testing Market by Type (Network, Application, Device, Social Engineering), Network Security Testing (Penetration Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Firewall), Application Testing Tool (RASP, SAST, DAST, IAST) - Global Forecast to 2031

The security testing market is projected to grow from USD 10.96 billion in 2025 to USD 40.99 billion by 2031 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 24.6% during the forecast period. The market is driven by the rapid adoption of web and mobile applications, which has significantly increased the number of exposed digital interfaces and heightened vulnerability to cyberattacks. In addition to this, organizations are under pressure to deliver frequent updates and new features without disrupting user experience. Accelerated release cycles increase the risk of introducing security flaws, making regular and structured security testing essential to maintain application reliability, performance, and user trust while supporting business agility.

""By application security testing type, the mobile application security testing segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period.""

Mobile application security testing is growing at the fastest rate as enterprises increasingly rely on mobile apps to deliver customer services, payments, and workforce enablement. Mobile applications often process sensitive personal and financial data while operating across diverse devices and operating systems, which increases exposure to security weaknesses. According to Veracode, in January 2025, mobile applications assessed by enterprises frequently exhibited authentication and data handling flaws, reflecting persistent security gaps introduced during rapid development cycles. Mobile applications are also updated frequently to support new features, which raises the likelihood of introducing vulnerabilities that may impact performance and user trust.

The widespread adoption of bring your own device (BYOD) policies and remote work models has expanded mobile threat exposure across enterprise environments. Security testing is required to validate secure coding practices, API interactions, and backend integrations that support mobile applications. Mobile application security testing helps organizations identify vulnerabilities before deployment, protect user data, and maintain application reliability. As mobile platforms continue to serve as primary digital channels across BFSI, retail, healthcare, and government sectors, demand for specialized mobile security testing continues to accelerate.

""By network security type, the network penetration testing segment is projected to hold the largest market share in 2025.""

Network penetration testing holds the largest market share due to its ability to simulate real-world attack scenarios and validate the effectiveness of security controls. Enterprises operate complex network environments that span on-premises infrastructure, cloud platforms, and remote access systems. According to Rapid7, in February 2025, organizations increasingly relied on penetration testing to identify weaknesses that automated scans often fail to uncover, such as misconfigurations and lateral movement paths. These insights are critical for understanding how attackers could exploit network weaknesses.

Network penetration testing supports compliance requirements across regulated industries, where organizations must demonstrate that defenses are tested against realistic threats. It also plays a key role in assessing the security impact of cloud migration and hybrid work environments. Penetration testing provides actionable findings that help security teams prioritize remediation efforts and improve incident preparedness. As cyberattacks become more targeted and sophisticated, enterprises continue to view network penetration testing as an essential component of proactive risk management and network resilience strategies.

By application security testing tool, the static application security testing (SAST) segment is expected to lead the market during the forecast period.

Static application security testing remains a core tool within application security programs as organizations seek to identify vulnerabilities early in the software development lifecycle. SAST analyzes source code to detect security weaknesses before applications are deployed, reducing remediation costs and development delays. According to Checkmarx, in April 2025, development teams increasingly embedded SAST into continuous integration pipelines to support faster releases while maintaining security standards. Early detection of flaws helps prevent vulnerabilities from reaching production environments.

SAST is widely adopted because it integrates directly into developer workflows and supports secure coding practices across large application portfolios. It is particularly valuable for identifying common coding errors, insecure functions, and compliance-related issues. As enterprises adopt agile and DevSecOps models, SAST enables consistent security testing without slowing development velocity. Its ability to scale across complex and distributed development environments reinforces its continued growth among application security testing tools.

Breakdown of Primaries

The study draws insights from a range of industry experts, including component suppliers, Tier 1 companies, and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:

• By Company Type: Tier 1 – 20%, Tier 2 – 32%, and Tier 3 – 48%
• By Designation: C-level – 40%, Managerial Level, and Others – 60%
• By Region: North America – 40%, Europe – 25%, Asia Pacific – 20%, Middle East & Africa – 10%, Latin America – 5%

Major vendors in the security testing market include IBM (US), HCLTech (India), Black Duck (Synopsys) (US), OpenText (Canada), Cigniti Technologies (Coforge) (India), Qualitest (UK), Intertek (UK), DXC Technology (US), elnfochips (US), Checkmarx (US), HackerOne (US), Invicti (US), DataArt (US), Cobalt (US), LevelBlue (Trustwave) (US), Contrast Security (US), Veracode (US), Qualys (US), OffSec (US), NCC Group (UK), GitHub (US), Bugcrowd (US), Applause (US), Rapid7 (US), Parasoft (US), Breachlock (US), ImmuniWeb (Switzerland), Pentest People (UK), SafeAeon (US), REDTEAM.PL (Poland), Pentera (US), Qualizeal (US), Astra Security (US), NowSecure (US), and Fluid Attacks (US).

The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the security testing market, their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Research Coverage

The report segments the security testing market and forecasts its size based on security testing type (network security testing, application security testing, device security testing, and social engineering security testing), network security testing type (network penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, Wi-Fi/wireless security testing, firewall security testing, network configuration auditing), application security testing type (mobile application security testing, web application security testing, api security testing, secure code review), application security testing tools (Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)), deployment mode (on-premises and cloud), organization size (large enterprises and SMEs), and vertical (BFSI, healthcare, government, IT & ITeS, telecommunications, manufacturing, retail & e-commerce, education, energy & utilities, and others).

The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the market's key players, their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report

The report will help market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of revenue numbers for the overall security testing market and its subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain valuable insights to better position their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

The report provides insights into the following pointers:

• Analysis of key drivers (Increased sophistication and variety in cyberattacks fueling demand for security testing, Rapid adoption of web and mobile applications vulnerable to cyberattack, Stringent government regulations to develop cybersecurity standards for data protection, Need to ensure seamless user experience with accelerated release cycles, Increasing reliance on third-party and open-source components), restraints (High false-positive rates from automated testing tools), opportunities (Emergence of technologies, such as Al and ML, in security testing, Increased adoption of cloud-based security testing, Integration of DevSecOps in software security testing, Growth of Security Testing as a Service (STaaS)), and challenges (Lack of skilled cybersecurity professionals, Fragmentation of security testing tools and platforms, Higher costs involved in executing security tests)
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and product & service launches in the security testing market
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyzes the security testing market across varied regions
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the security testing market
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players in the security testing market, including IBM (US), Intertek (UK), Cigniti Technologies (Coforge) (US), OpenText (Canada), and Qualitest (UK)

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