The Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market would witness market growth of 17.5% CAGR during the forecast period (2025-2032).
The Germany market dominated the Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Country in 2024, thereby, achieving a market value of USD 250.4 million by 2032. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 16.4% during (2025 - 2032). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 18.4% during (2025 - 2032). The Germany and UK led the Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Country with a market share of 19% and 16.9% in 2024.

The European Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking Services Market has grown from one-time tests done by employees to a key part of keeping organizations safe online. At first, IT teams or outside consultants used it to deal with certain threats, but as cyberattacks became more sophisticated and IT infrastructures became more complex, the market grew. Strict rules like GDPR and DORA made adoption even more necessary by requiring regular security checks to keep sensitive data safe and make sure the system could handle problems. Specialized companies started to appear, providing customized solutions for sectors like finance, healthcare, and government. At the same time, AI and machine learning made testing faster and better at finding weaknesses. The market keeps growing as businesses put proactive cybersecurity first to protect their digital assets and keep the trust of their stakeholders.
In Europe, two important trends are the use of AI and machine learning for automated, thorough penetration testing and the growth of cloud-based solutions that offer assessments that can be scaled up or down as needed. Testing for compliance has grown a lot, as companies look for services that meet regulatory requirements and protect sensitive data at the same time. Top providers are adding incident response, threat intelligence, and vulnerability assessments to their service offerings. They are also building up their knowledge in specific sectors to better meet the needs of those industries. Investing in research and development, creating custom testing plans, and working together with clients all make a company more competitive. The market is still changing, and demand is likely to grow as cyber threats change. This makes specialized, flexible, and regulatory-compliant penetration testing services even more important.
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). Among various UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model; The Consulting & One-off Engagements market achieved a market size of USD $35.9 Million in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.8 % during the forecast period. The Managed / Continuous Pen-Test (MSSP) market is predicted to experience a CAGR of 17.1% throughout the forecast period from (2025 - 2032).

Deployment Mode Outlook
Based on Deployment Mode, the market is segmented into On-premise, and Cloud-based / SaaS. With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.9% over the projection period, the On-premise Market, dominate the France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode in 2024 and would be a prominent market until 2032. The Cloud-based / SaaS market is expected to witness a CAGR of 19.1% during (2025 - 2032).
Free Valuable Insights: The Global Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market will Hit USD 5.62 Billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 18.0%
Country Outlook
Germany is the top European market for penetration testing and ethical hacking services. This is because its economy is highly digital, its industries are advanced, and it has strict rules, such as GDPR and BDSG compliance. Cloud adoption, IoT, AI applications, and the need to protect important infrastructure from ransomware, phishing, and other advanced threats are all driving demand. Some of the most important trends are cloud-native testing, AI-driven assessments, DevSecOps integration, crowdsourced ethical hacking, and small businesses using PTaaS. There are global providers, regional specialists, and innovative startups in the competitive landscape. They all offer advanced technology, local knowledge, and solutions that focus on a specific industry. Market growth is still being driven by strong regulation, the digitalization of industries, and the use of new technologies.
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
Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services 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
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
TABLE 1 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 2 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 3 Key Customer Criteria – Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
TABLE 4 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 5 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 6 Europe On-premise Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 7 Europe On-premise Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 8 Europe Cloud-based / SaaS Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 9 Europe Cloud-based / SaaS Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 10 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 11 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 12 Europe Consulting & One-off Engagements Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 13 Europe Consulting & One-off Engagements Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 14 Europe Pen-Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 15 Europe Pen-Testing-as-a-Service (PTaaS) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 16 Europe Managed / Continuous Pen-Test (MSSP) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 17 Europe Managed / Continuous Pen-Test (MSSP) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 18 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 19 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 20 Europe Web / End-Use Industry Penetration Testing Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 21 Europe Web / End-Use Industry Penetration Testing Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 22 Europe Network Penetration Testing Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 23 Europe Network Penetration Testing Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 24 Europe Cloud Configuration Penetration Testing Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 25 Europe Cloud Configuration Penetration Testing Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 26 Europe Wireless and IoT Penetration Testing Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 27 Europe Wireless and IoT Penetration Testing Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 28 Europe Social Engineering Testing Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 29 Europe Social Engineering Testing Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 30 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 31 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 32 Europe Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 33 Europe Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 34 Europe IT & Telecom Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 35 Europe IT & Telecom Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 36 Europe Government & Defense Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 37 Europe Government & Defense Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 38 Europe Healthcare & Life Sciences Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 39 Europe Healthcare & Life Sciences Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 40 Europe Retail and eCommerce Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 41 Europe Retail and eCommerce Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 42 Europe Energy and Utilities Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 43 Europe Energy and Utilities Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 44 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Country, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 45 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Country, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 46 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 47 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 48 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 49 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 50 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 51 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 52 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 53 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 54 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 55 Germany Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 56 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 57 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 58 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 59 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 60 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 61 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 62 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 63 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 64 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 65 UK Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 66 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 67 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 68 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 69 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 70 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 71 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 72 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 73 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 74 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 75 France Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 76 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 77 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 78 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 79 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 80 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 81 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 82 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 83 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 84 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 85 Russia Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 86 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 87 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 88 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 89 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 90 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 91 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 92 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 93 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 94 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 95 Spain Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 96 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 97 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 98 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 99 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 100 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 101 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 102 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 103 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 104 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 105 Italy Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 106 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 107 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 108 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 109 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 110 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 111 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 112 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 113 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 114 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2024, USD Million
TABLE 115 Rest of Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2025 - 2032, USD Million
TABLE 116 Key Information – IBM Corporation
TABLE 117 Key Information – Rapid7, Inc.
TABLE 118 Key Information – Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc.
TABLE 119 key information – Synopsys, Inc.
TABLE 120 Key Information – SecureWorks Corp.
TABLE 121 Key Information – QUALYS, INC.
TABLE 122 Key Information – Trustwave Holdings, Inc.
TABLE 123 Key Information – Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
TABLE 124 Key Information – Veracode, Inc.
TABLE 125 Key Information – Tenable Holdings, Inc.
TABLE 126 Key Information – NCC Group plc
List of Figures
FIG 1 Methodology for the research
FIG 2 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 3 Key Factors Impacting Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
FIG 4 Market Share Analysis, 2024
FIG 5 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis – Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
FIG 6 Value Chain Analysis of Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
FIG 7 Key Customer Criteria – Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market
FIG 8 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Share by Deployment Mode, 2024
FIG 9 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Share by Deployment Mode, 2032
FIG 10 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Deployment Mode, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 11 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Share by Service Model, 2024
FIG 12 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Share by Service Model, 2032
FIG 13 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Service Model, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 14 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Share by Type of Penetration Testing, 2024
FIG 15 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Share by Type of Penetration Testing, 2032
FIG 16 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Type of Penetration Testing, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 17 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Share by End-Use Industry, 2024
FIG 18 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Share by End-Use Industry, 2032
FIG 19 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by End-Use Industry, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 20 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Share by Country, 2024
FIG 21 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market Share by Country, 2032
FIG 22 Europe Penetration Testing And Ethical Hacking Services Market by Country, 2021 - 2032, USD Million
FIG 23 SWOT Analysis: IBM Corporation
FIG 24 SWOT Analysis: Rapid7, Inc.
FIG 25 SWOT Analysis: CROWDSTRIKE HOLDINGS, INC.
FIG 26 Swot Analysis: Qualys, Inc.
FIG 27 SWOT Analysis: PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC.
FIG 28 SWOT Analysis: Tenable Holdings, Inc.
FIG 29 Swot Analysis: ncc group plc