Cybersecurity Market Report 2026: Global and Türkiye
We gather the global and Türkiye cybersecurity market in one page: market size, growth rates, threat statistics, and regulation. Figures are tied to primary sources and updated regularly.
- Spending grows, readiness does not keep pace. Global spending rises 12.7% in 2026, yet only 26% of critical flaws are fully remediated.
- Vulnerability exploitation became the top entry vector for the first time in 19 years (31%). Patch management is now a security priority.
- In Türkiye, Law No. 7545 and 15 critical infrastructure sectors raised procurement and evidence duties.
The current picture in numbers
- Global information security spending (2026)Gartner, 2Q26 forecast
- $248.9B
- Year-over-year growth (constant currency)2025: $218.2B
- +12.7%
- Average cost of a data breachIBM 2026, a record high
- $4.99M
- Türkiye cybersecurity market (2025)Ken Research, ~13% CAGR
- $1.5B
The global cybersecurity market in 2026
Global estimates vary with scope. The table below places three reputable sources side by side. The right number for your organization is the scope that best matches your need.
| Source | Scope | Market size | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gartner, Information Security Forecast (2Q26) | Enterprise information security spending | $248.9B (2026) | $372.6B by 2030, 10.7% CAGR |
| Statista, Cybersecurity Outlook | Cybersecurity revenue (services-weighted) | $212.2B (2026) | $282.0B by 2031, 5.86% CAGR |
| Mordor Intelligence, Cybersecurity Market | Solutions plus services | $264.4B (2026) | $471.9B by 2031, 12.28% CAGR |
Where the money is going
| Category | CAGR (2025-2030) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud security posture management (CSPM) | 27.6% | Cloud misconfiguration is the fastest-growing line |
| Cloud access security brokers (CASB) | 24.3% | Shadow SaaS and OAuth control |
| Cloud workload protection platforms (CWPP) | 21.0% | Container and server workloads |
| Zero trust network access (ZTNA) | 20.9% | Contextual access instead of VPN |
| Securing AI | n/a | First tracked as a separate budget line in 2026; the largest line by 2029 |
Source: Gartner, Forecast: Information Security, Worldwide, 2Q26. Growth rates are in constant currency.
The Türkiye cybersecurity market
Published estimates for Türkiye span a wide range. The spread comes from scope definitions and a fast-moving market. Decide on the range and the definition, not on a single number.
| Source | Scope | Market size | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Research (August 2026) | Software, appliances, subscriptions, managed and professional services | $1.50B (2025) | ~$3.57B by 2032, 13.19% CAGR |
| Reports Insights (August 2026) | Component, deployment model, organization size, industry | $1.42B (2025) | $3.48B by 2033, 11.82% CAGR |
| Data Bridge / Statista (2025) | Direct security solutions-weighted, narrower scope | ~$400M (2024) | ~$585M by 2029, 7.9% CAGR |
| Mordor Intelligence | Narrowly defined segment estimate | $37.5M (2025) | $75.1M by 2031, 12.24% CAGR |
Where demand concentrates
| Segment | Share / rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Banking, financial services, insurance (BFSI) | 28.4% | Largest vertical; BDDK and KVKK pressure |
| Cloud deployment model | 51.9% | On-premises and hybrid remain in balance |
| Large enterprises | 67.6% | SMEs are the fastest-growing group (15.6% CAGR) |
| Healthcare | 18.2% CAGR | Fastest-growing vertical |
What grows the Türkiye market?
- ✓Regulatory pressure: Law No. 7545 and KVKK impose concrete duties on public bodies and critical infrastructure operators.
- ✓Data sovereignty demand: organizations want to manage data without sending it abroad. On-premises and air-gapped options stand out.
- ✓Currency pressure: the lira cost of imported licenses rises. This raises interest in lira-denominated multi-year deals and domestic products.
- ✓Managed services: the skills gap lifts demand for MDR and SOC services. SMEs are the fastest-growing group.
Extra context: per TÜBİSAD 2025, the Türkiye ICT market reached TL 2,129.3 billion ($53.8 billion); the IT-software share rose to 60%.
Threat statistics: global and Türkiye
Market size alone does not decide. The numbers that show risk explain how an attack starts and how long it lasts.
| Global metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Breaches starting with vulnerability exploitation | 31% | Verizon DBIR 2026 |
| Credential abuse (previous leader) | 13% | Verizon DBIR 2026 |
| Breaches involving a third party | 48% | Verizon DBIR 2026 |
| AI-enabled malicious breaches | 1 / 4 | IBM 2026 |
| Critical flaws fully remediated (CISA KEV) | 26% | Verizon DBIR 2026 |
| Median time to full patch | 43 | Verizon DBIR 2026 |
| Recovery from backups (six-year low) | 54% | Sophos 2025 |
| Organizations reporting critical or significant skills gaps | 59% | ISC2 2025 |
| Türkiye metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Malicious links blocked under USOM coordination (2025) | 101,500+ | USOM / BTK, end of 2025 |
| Security bulletins published (2025) | 6,805 | USOM / BTK |
| Institutional SOME teams | 2,401 | USOM / BTK |
| Cybersecurity professionals on duty | 8,393 | USOM / BTK |
| Data breach notifications to KVKK (2025) | 328 | KVKK 2025 activity report |
| Total administrative fines imposed (2025) | 352.5M TL | KVKK 2025 activity report |
Both datasets tell the same story. Attack is fast, defense is slow. The median patch time rose to 43 days. Recovery from backups is at a six-year low. In Türkiye, USOM blocked over 101,000 malicious links in 2025 and 328 data breach notifications reached KVKK.
The rules shaping the decision
Cybersecurity spending is no longer discretionary. In Türkiye, Law No. 7545; in Europe, NIS2, DORA, and the CRA can bind the same organization at once.
| Regulation | Region | Scope | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law No. 7545 on Cybersecurity | Türkiye | Cybersecurity Board and Cybersecurity Presidency; critical infrastructure duties | In force 19 March 2025; critical sectors declared 5 May 2026 |
| KVKK | Türkiye | Technical and administrative measures (Art. 12), breach notification (72 hours), VERBIS | In force |
| NIS2 | European Union | Risk management, supply chain security, incident reporting, training | National transposition; several member states late |
| DORA | European Union | Financial-sector ICT risk management, resilience testing, third-party risk | In force (January 2025) |
| Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) | European Union | Security of products with digital elements, vulnerability management, CE marking | Reporting duties September 2026; full compliance December 2027 |
Türkiye: 15 critical infrastructure sectors
At its 5 May 2026 meeting, the Cybersecurity Board declared 15 sectors as critical infrastructure. Organizations in these sectors must keep an asset inventory, run risk analysis, maintain an incident response plan, and report.
Procurement and evidence: the new equation
Security products and services used in critical infrastructure must come from providers authorized by the Cybersecurity Presidency. This rule directly affects purchasing. In audits, policy alone is not enough; the record of enforcement is required.
On the KVKK side, breach notification is due within 72 hours and Art. 12 makes technical and administrative measures mandatory. Fines totaled TL 352.5 million in 2025.
How the numbers guide the decision
Problem
Budgets rise every year, yet exposure time does not shrink. Separate tools, separate consoles, and invisible data movement create blind spots.
Impact
The median patch time is 43 days. Only 26% of critical flaws are fully fixed. An average breach costs $4.99 million. In Türkiye, KVKK fines and notifications are rising.
Solution
Endpoint visibility, patch management, DLP, and SaaS control on one agent. Evidence is generated automatically. Data stays on premises. Audit readiness drops from weeks to days.
How this report is produced
Primary sources
Every figure is tied to a public source such as Gartner, IBM, Verizon DBIR, Sophos, ISC2, USOM/BTK, KVKK, or TÜBİSAD.
Scope transparency
We do not hide the gap between estimates. We show the scope definition in the table so the comparison stays honest.
Dated and signed
The author, reviewer, and update date are visible. If you spot an error, we correct it. This page is updated as new reports arrive.
Author: Moftgate Research Team
Reviewed by: Moftgate Security Research and Audit Board
Last updated: 27 September 2026 · Version 2026.1
Frequently asked questions
How large is the global cybersecurity market in 2026?
It depends on scope. Gartner forecasts enterprise information security spending of $248.9 billion for 2026, Mordor Intelligence puts the total market at $264.4 billion, and Statista estimates $212.2 billion. The gap comes from which services and regions each scope includes.
How large is the Türkiye cybersecurity market?
Ken Research estimates about $1.5 billion for 2025 and Reports Insights $1.42 billion. Narrower studies show around $400 million. Budget planners should always check the scope definition behind the number.
What is the average cost of a data breach?
IBM’s 2026 report puts the global average at a record $4.99 million. The US average is $11.5 million. AI-enabled breaches cost roughly $1 million more than the average.
What are the critical infrastructure obligations in Türkiye?
On 5 May 2026, 15 sectors were declared critical infrastructure. Organizations in these sectors must keep an asset inventory, run risk analysis, maintain an incident response plan, and report to the Cybersecurity Presidency. Security products and services must come from authorized providers.
How do you justify a cybersecurity budget?
With three numbers: breach cost (IBM 2026, $4.99 million), detection and response time, and audit penalty exposure. This report gathers sourced, dated figures in one place to bring the decision to the board.
Sources
All figures on this page rely on the sources below. Links go to the official pages of the issuing organizations.
- Gartner, Forecast: Information Security, Worldwide (2Q26) Global information security spending and category growth rates.
- IBM Cost of a Data Breach Report 2026 Breach cost, AI impact, and cost-saving drivers.
- Verizon 2026 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) Entry vectors, patching timelines, and third-party risk.
- Sophos, The State of Ransomware 2025 Encryption, backup recovery, and ransom payment rates.
- ISC2 Cybersecurity Workforce Study 2025 Skills gap and team capacity data.
- Ken Research, Turkey Cybersecurity Market Türkiye market size and growth forecast.
- Mordor Intelligence, Turkey Cybersecurity Market Türkiye segment structure and a narrow market estimate.
- 7545 Sayılı Siber Güvenlik Kanunu (Resmî Gazete, 19 Mart 2025) Cybersecurity Board and Presidency, critical infrastructure duties.
- USOM / BTK, 2025 yılı siber olay verileri Blocked malicious links, bulletins, and SOME capacity.
- KVKK 2025 Faaliyet Raporu Data breach notifications and administrative fines.
- TÜBİSAD, Bilgi ve İletişim Teknolojileri Sektörü 2025 Pazar Verileri Türkiye ICT market and software share.
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