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Cybersecurity budget growth slows to 4% year-over-year in 2025

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Cybersecurity spending growth has slowed to 4% year-over-year in 2025, the lowest rate in five years. This trend is driven by geopolitical tensions, economic factors, and cautious corporate spending. Security teams are understaffed, leading to delays in security initiatives and increased business risk. The slowdown is most pronounced in healthcare, professional services, retail, and hospitality. Financial services, insurance, and tech sectors continue to see budget growth above 5%. Companies are prioritizing cloud security, IAM, SecOps automation, and zero-trust architectures. Some organizations are using AI to fill staffing gaps, but this approach has limitations.

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  1. 14.08.2025 21:38 1 articles · 1mo ago

    Cybersecurity budget growth slows to 4% year-over-year in 2025

    The 2025 Security Budget Benchmark Report reveals a significant slowdown in cybersecurity spending growth, now at 4% year-over-year. This trend is driven by economic and geopolitical factors, leading to understaffed security teams and delayed initiatives. The report identifies the most affected industries and the strategic priorities of growing sectors. It also notes the use of AI to mitigate staffing issues, though this is not a long-term solution.

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