Security Advisory Services Market Global Report 2026

The security advisory services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $19.84 billion in 2025 to $23.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rising frequency of cyberattacks and data breaches, increasing implementation of digital transformation programs, growing requirements for regulatory compliance, increasing focus among enterprises on managing cybersecurity risks, and expanding demand for outsourced security expertise.

The security advisory services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $43.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of cloud security advisory services, rising demand for zero-trust security consulting, growing complexity of the cyber threat environment, increasing investment in cybersecurity governance frameworks, and growing need for optimization of security strategies. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of proactive security risk assessment frameworks, growing demand for strategic cybersecurity consulting services, rising focus on improving security posture and organizational resilience, increasing need for regulatory compliance and governance advisory services, and growing integration of threat intelligence into security advisory practices.

The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats and ransomware attacks are expected to propel the growth of the security advisory services market going forward. Cyber threats and ransomware attacks refer to malicious digital activities intended to disrupt systems, steal data, or extort money by encrypting or compromising access to critical information. The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats and ransomware attacks are driven by expanding digital connectivity, which creates a larger attack surface and provides more opportunities for attackers to exploit vulnerabilities. Security advisory services help organizations mitigate cyber threats and ransomware attacks by identifying security vulnerabilities, strengthening risk management frameworks, and implementing proactive defense strategies to prevent, detect, and respond to potential cyber incidents. For instance, in October 2025, according to the Australian Signals Directorate, an Australia-based government department, there were more than 1,200 cybersecurity incidents, representing an 11% year-on-year increase, and more than 1,700 warnings of potential malicious cyber activity were issued, representing an 83% increase, while the Australian Protective Domain Name System blocked access to 334 million malicious domains, marking a 307% increase. Therefore, the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats and ransomware attacks are driving the growth of the security advisory services market.

Leading companies operating in the security advisory services market are focusing on developing advanced cybersecurity advisory solutions to strengthen proactive risk assessment, identify security vulnerabilities, and improve organizational cyber resilience. Cybersecurity advisory services refer to expert-led consulting and security testing solutions that evaluate an organization's security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate cyber risks and strengthen compliance. For example, in October 2025, Sophos Ltd., a UK-based cybersecurity company, launched Sophos Advisory Services, a comprehensive suite of security testing solutions that includes external penetration testing, internal penetration testing, wireless network penetration testing, and web application security assessments. It is powered by Sophos X Ops threat intelligence, which helps organizations proactively identify and remediate security gaps, strengthen cyber resilience, optimize existing security investments, and improve regulatory compliance through expert-led assessments.

In November 2023, Accenture, an Ireland-based professional services company, acquired Innotec Security for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Accenture aimed to strengthen its cybersecurity and security advisory capabilities by incorporating Innotec Security’s expertise in risk assessment, vulnerability management, incident response, and security architecture, thereby improving clients’ cyber resilience and overall security posture. Innotec Security is a Spain-based company that provides specialized security advisory services focused on cyber resilience, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

Major companies operating in the security advisory services market are Accenture plc, International Business Machines Corporation, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, Ernst & Young Global Limited, KPMG International Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, Fujitsu Limited, Capgemini SE, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, Infosys Limited, HCL Technologies Limited, DXC Technology Company, Wipro Limited, Booz Allen Hamilton Inc., CGI Inc., BAE Systems Digital Intelligence Limited, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., Palo Alto Networks Inc., Orange Cyberdefense SA, Optiv Security Inc., Protiviti Inc., NCC Group plc, GuidePoint Security LLC, SISA Information Security Private Limited.

North America was the dominant region in the security advisory services market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the security advisory services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the security advisory services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The security advisory services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as third-party risk assessment, security audit support, and governance and risk advisory. 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.

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