IT Security Consulting Services Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and 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 IT security consulting services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $32.15 billion in 2024 to $38.19 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the growth in importance of data security, increased complexities of IT infrastructure, increased concerns of information security, rise in number of security threats, growth in demand for big data analytics.

The IT security consulting services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $69.33 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to escalating frequency of cyber-attacks, increasing adoption of cloud-based services, proliferation of iot devices, expansion of digital transformation initiatives, growing demand for managed security services. Major trends in the forecast period include technological advancements, adoption of advanced security technologies, integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in security solutions, product innovation, growing collaborations.

The widespread adoption of IoT devices is anticipated to drive the growth of the IT security consulting services market in the coming years. IoT devices, comprising hardware elements such as sensors, actuators, gadgets, appliances, or machines capable of data transmission through the internet or other networks, are increasingly being adopted for tasks that demand efficiency and automation. The surge in adoption is attributed to the proliferation of high-speed internet and wireless communication technologies, the need for Industry 4.0, and digital transformation initiatives. IT security consulting services play a crucial role in guiding corporations through the complex process of designing, implementing, and managing IoT implementations. Security consultants in the IT sector assist organizations in realizing the full potential of IoT by combining their technological, security, and strategic knowledge to drive innovation, efficiency, and economic value. According to a report by Ericsson in November 2022, broadband IoT (4G or 5G) achieved 1.3 billion connections in 2022, with a projection that nearly 60% of cellular IoT connections will be broadband by the end of 2028. The proliferation of IoT devices is a key driver for the growth of the IT security consulting services market.

Major companies operating in the IT security consulting services market are at the forefront of developing innovative products to better serve customers, including advanced assessment applications. Assessment applications are software tools or platforms designed to facilitate the evaluation, measurement, or analysis of various criteria, such as skills, knowledge, performance, or proficiency. For example, in December 2023, NRI SecureTechnologies Ltd., a Japan-based IT service management company, introduced a security assessment service named AI Red Team. This service employs generative AI to evaluate systems and services, simulating attacks on real systems to assess AI-specific vulnerabilities in Large Language Models (LLM)-based services. The two-stage assessment process first targets risks within the LLM itself and then evaluates the entire system, offering a comprehensive evaluation. The results are presented in a detailed report outlining identified problems and suggesting mitigation strategies.

In November 2023, Accenture Plc, an Ireland-based IT company, successfully acquired Innotec Security for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens Accenture Security's global workforce with 500 cybersecurity professionals from Innotec Security, solidifying Accenture Security's position as a leading player in managed security services (MSS) in Spain. Innotec Security, a Spain-based provider of IT security consulting services, specializes in cybersecurity-as-a-service, cyber resilience, and cyber risk management, contributing essential cybersecurity skills and expertise to Accenture's service offerings.

Major companies operating in the IT security consulting services market are Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Company, Accenture Plc, International Business Machines Corporation, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwC), Ernst & Young Global Limited., KPMG International Limited, Aon Plc, HCL Technologies Limited, Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, Lumen Technologies Inc., McAfee Corp., PA Consulting Group, Optiv Security Inc., Trustwave Holdings Inc., Coalfire Systems Inc., Quadrant Technology, IOActive Inc., Maven Security Consulting Inc., KLC Consulting, AsTech Consulting, Appsec Labs Private Limited, Carve Systems LLC, Cigital Inc., CSC Consulting Group, Praetorian Security Inc., Towerwall Inc.

North America was the largest region in the IT security consulting services market in 2024. The regions covered in the it security consulting services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the it security consulting services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The IT security consulting service market includes revenues earned by entities by incident management, threat mitigation, risk assessments, and managed security services. 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).

IT security consulting services encompass technological offerings that provide expert advice, support, and guidance on information technology security matters to organizations. The primary goal is to enhance cybersecurity postures and safeguard digital assets from cyber threats and attacks. These services involve assessing an organization's IT infrastructure, systems, and processes to identify vulnerabilities, assess risks, and recommend appropriate security measures. The overarching objective is to help organizations build resilient and effective defenses against evolving cyber threats.

The primary types of IT security consulting services include application security, database security, endpoint security, and network security. Application security focuses on implementing measures at the application level to prevent data or code theft and hijacking within an application. These services are utilized by large enterprises and SMEs across various industries, including aerospace and defense, banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI), government and public utilities, healthcare, IT and telecom, manufacturing and retail, among others.

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