Automated Breach and Attack Simulation Market Report 2025

This Automated Breach And Attack Simulation market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The automated breach and attack simulation market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $0.69 billion in 2024 to $0.93 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to regulatory compliance requirements, shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, increased awareness of cyber risks, dynamic threat landscape, increased frequency of cyber-attacks.

The automated breach and attack simulation market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.54 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of attack surface, global increase in remote work, evolving cybersecurity regulations, scalability for large enterprises. Major trends in the forecast period include continuous testing and assessment, integration with security orchestration platforms, emphasis on realism in simulations, cloud security assessments, global regulatory compliance driving adoption, vendor risk management.

The increasing complexities in addressing security threats due to a growing number of attack vectors are expected to drive the growth of the automated breach and attack simulation market in the upcoming years. In cybersecurity, attackers can gain unauthorized access to a network to achieve malicious outcomes. This access allows them to exploit system vulnerabilities, install various types of malware, and initiate cyber-attacks. For example, in February 2024, a report published by Ekran System Inc., a US-based cybersecurity company specializing in insider threat detection and prevention solutions, revealed that insider threats present a moderate or greater vulnerability for 74% of organizations, with 22% of security incidents linked to insiders. Consequently, the rising number of attack vectors is a primary factor fueling the growth of the automated breach and attack simulation market.

The increasing risks associated with cyberattacks are anticipated to significantly propel the automated breach and attack simulation market forward. Cyberattacks, defined as attempts to access computers, computing systems, or networks with malicious intent, have prompted the use of automated breach and attack simulation tools. These tools play a pivotal role in proactively identifying vulnerabilities, testing system defenses, and preparing organizations to fortify their cybersecurity against potential threats. For example, the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) reported a 15% increase in phishing attacks in the first quarter of 2022, totaling 1,025,968 attacks, up from 888,585 attacks in the previous quarter. Consequently, the growing risk landscape of cyber threats propels the augmented growth of the automated breach and attack simulation market.

Technological advancements constitute a prominent trend gaining traction within the automated breach and attack simulation market. Companies operating in this domain are consistently emphasizing the introduction of new technologies to maintain relevance and competitiveness. SecurityGen, an Italy-based telecom security company, introduced ACE, the industry's pioneering automated Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) platform for mobile operators in April 2022. ACE offers a continuous, automated approach to assess and enhance the security posture of mobile operators by continuously testing network strength, identifying potential gaps and vulnerabilities, and simulating real-world attacks on the network for proactive threat mitigation.

Major companies within the automated breach and attack simulation market are strategically emphasizing the introduction of attack stimulation services as a means to secure a competitive advantage in the industry. These services entail replicating cyberattacks to evaluate the security posture and potential vulnerabilities within a system or network. For instance, in May 2023, AttackIQ, a prominent US-based software company, unveiled AttackIQ Ready. This comprehensive platform offers fully managed breach and attack simulation services, aimed at enhancing organizations' security programs by providing continuous and automated security control assessments. AttackIQ Ready stands out by delivering real-time insights into emerging cybersecurity threats, drawing from the research expertise of the AttackIQ adversary research team.

In May 2023, XM Cyber, an Israeli security company specializing in automated breach and attack simulation, initiated a strategic partnership with SAP SE. This collaboration aims to fortify security measures within hybrid environments. Leveraging XM Cyber's Exposure Management Platform and advanced attack-path technology, the partnership focuses on enhancing security for organizations utilizing SAP solutions such as RISE with SAP and SAP eCommerce Cloud during their transition to cloud-based operations. SAP SE, a German enterprise software company, specializes in developing software solutions to manage business operations and customer relations. This partnership is designed to facilitate a smooth transition to cloud infrastructure while mitigating risks and preserving security standards for businesses utilizing SAP solutions.

Major companies operating in the automated breach and attack simulation market include Qualys Inc., Rapid7 Inc., DXC Technology Company, Cymulate Inc., XM Cyber Ltd., AttackIQ Inc., Skybox Security Inc., SafeBreach Inc., NopSec Inc., FireMon LLC, Verodin Inc., Threatcare Inc., Mazebolt Ltd., Cronus-Cyber Technologies Inc., CyCognito Inc., Sophos Group plc, Bitdam Ltd., Balbix Inc., Scythe Inc., Randori Inc., PlexTrac Inc., Cybereason Inc., CyCraft Technology Corporation, CyFlare LLC, CybeReady Ltd., CybExer Technologies OU, Cybriant LLC, CybOwl Ltd.

Automated breach and attack simulation is an advanced computer security testing approach designed to identify vulnerabilities in various security settings. This method involves simulating attack vectors and methods that malicious actors are likely to use. Automated breach and attack simulation solutions aim to provide consistent security testing to prevent losses from cyberattacks. These solutions are known for their easy installation and relatively low maintenance costs.

The automated breach and attack simulation market can be segmented by component into services, platforms/tools, by deployment mode into on-premises, cloud, by end-user into enterprises and data centers, managed service providers, and by application into configuration management, patch management, threat intelligence, team assessment, among others. This segmentation helps categorize the market based on key components, deployment modes, end-users, and applications, providing a comprehensive view of the landscape.

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Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automated breach and attack simulation market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region of the automated breach and attack simulation market share. The regions covered in the automated breach and attack simulation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the automated breach and attack simulation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Canada, Spain.

The automated breach and attack simulation market includes revenues earned by entities by mimicking the likely attack paths to identify vulnerabilities in security environments. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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