The Latin America, Middle East and Africa Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market is expected to witness market growth of 20.0% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by country in 2024, thereby, achieving a market value of USD 93 million by 2032. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 20.6% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the UAE market would register a CAGR of 18.9% during 2025-2032. The Brazil and UAE led the LAMEA Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Country with a market share of 20.8% and 15.6% in 2024.
The market for penetration testing and ethical hacking services in LAMEA (Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa) has grown a lot because of more cyber threats, more digitalization, and stricter data protection laws. Organizations in the area are moving from reactive to proactive security measures. They are putting money into penetration testing to find and fix weaknesses before they can be used. The growth of cloud computing, mobile technologies, and digital economies has made the need for comprehensive and specialized cybersecurity solutions that meet the unique needs of LAMEA markets even greater.
The use of AI and machine learning for automated vulnerability detection and predictive threat modeling is a big trend in the area. This makes security assessments more accurate and efficient. More and more people are using Penetration Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS), which provides security solutions that can be scaled up, are affordable, and are always available. Top companies focus on adapting their services to meet local laws, forming strategic partnerships, and putting money into research and development to deal with new threats. Competition is getting stronger between global cybersecurity companies and local ones. This is leading to new ideas and better service across LAMEA.
The Brazil market dominated the LAMEA Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by country in 2024, thereby, achieving a market value of USD 93 million by 2032. The Argentina market is showcasing a CAGR of 20.6% during 2025-2032. Additionally, the UAE market would register a CAGR of 18.9% during 2025-2032. The Brazil and UAE led the LAMEA Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Country with a market share of 20.8% and 15.6% in 2024.
The market for penetration testing and ethical hacking services in LAMEA (Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa) has grown a lot because of more cyber threats, more digitalization, and stricter data protection laws. Organizations in the area are moving from reactive to proactive security measures. They are putting money into penetration testing to find and fix weaknesses before they can be used. The growth of cloud computing, mobile technologies, and digital economies has made the need for comprehensive and specialized cybersecurity solutions that meet the unique needs of LAMEA markets even greater.
The use of AI and machine learning for automated vulnerability detection and predictive threat modeling is a big trend in the area. This makes security assessments more accurate and efficient. More and more people are using Penetration Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS), which provides security solutions that can be scaled up, are affordable, and are always available. Top companies focus on adapting their services to meet local laws, forming strategic partnerships, and putting money into research and development to deal with new threats. Competition is getting stronger between global cybersecurity companies and local ones. This is leading to new ideas and better service across LAMEA.
Type of Penetration Testing Outlook
Based on Type of Penetration Testing, the market is segmented into Web / End-Use Industry Penetration Testing, Network Penetration Testing, Cloud Configuration Penetration Testing, Wireless and IoT Penetration Testing, and Social Engineering Testing. Among various Brazil Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing; The Web / End-Use Industry Penetration Testing market achieved a market size of USD $8.8 Million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.2 % during the forecast period. The Social Engineering Testing market is predicted to experience a CAGR of 18.7% throughout the forecast period from (2025 - 2032).
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). With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.3% over the projection period, the Consulting & One-off Engagements Market, dominate the UAE Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model in 2024 and would be a prominent market until 2032. The Managed / Continuous Pen-Test (MSSP) market is expected to witness a CAGR of 19.7% during 2025-2032.Country Outlook
The market for penetration testing and ethical hacking services in Brazil is growing quickly because of the digital transformation happening in the finance, retail, telecom, and government sectors. Key factors driving demand are more cyber threats, more people using digital banking, more people using the cloud, and following the rules set by LGPD. Some of the most popular trends right now are Penetration Testing as a Service (PTaaS), AI-enabled vulnerability assessments, and cloud-focused security solutions. There is also more focus on web applications, APIs, and IoT systems. In the competitive landscape, there are global providers that offer advanced tools, regional specialists that provide services that are compliant with local laws, and agile local startups that focus on niche markets, especially in fintech and industrial automation.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
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
- Brazil
- Argentina
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Rest of LAMEA
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Market Scope & Methodology
Chapter 2. Market at a Glance
Chapter 3. Market Overview
Chapter 8. Competition Analysis - Global
Chapter 9. Value Chain Analysis of Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
Chapter 11. LAMEA Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode
Chapter 12. LAMEA Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model
Chapter 13. LAMEA Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing
Chapter 14. LAMEA Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry
Chapter 15. LAMEA Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Country
Chapter 16. Company Profiles
Companies Mentioned
- 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
