Brazilian enterprises are significantly increasing cybersecurity investments to address sophisticated cyber threats, comply with stringent regulations, and adapt to complex IT environments, according to the 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Cybersecurity — Services and Solutions report for Brazil by Information Services Group (ISG). The report highlights the critical role of cybersecurity in ensuring business resilience and growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Brazilian firms boost cybersecurity investments to combat rising threats.
General Data Protection Law (LGPD) drives compliance challenges.
AI and machine learning enhance malware detection and incident response.
Zero trust architecture gains traction but requires system modernization.
Brazil faces a shortage of 750,000 cybersecurity professionals.
IBM and ISH Tecnologia lead in multiple ISG Provider Lens quadrants.
The 2025 ISG Provider Lens report notes growing concerns over the costs of data breaches, including downtime, reputational damage, and potential fines. The complexity of incident response is increasing, particularly for companies facing a shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals, estimated at 750,000 in Brazil. Compliance with Brazil’s General Data Protection Law (LGPD), enacted in 2020, adds further pressure, requiring strict adherence to data handling protocols. Enterprises are turning to service providers to navigate these challenges, leveraging their expertise to enhance defenses and ensure regulatory compliance.
Brazilian companies are increasingly adopting AI and machine learning to bolster cybersecurity. These technologies enable real-time analysis of large data volumes, accelerating malware detection, automating incident responses, and reducing false positives. This allows overburdened security teams to focus on genuine threats. Additionally, zero trust architecture, which requires continuous user verification within networks, is becoming a standard, though many firms need to modernize systems to implement tools like identity and access management (IAM). “Cybersecurity is crucial for business resilience and growth,” said Doug Saylors, partner and leader of ISG Cybersecurity. “Brazilian companies are transforming their security strategies for evolving technology and regulation, often with the help of service providers.”
Brazil is fostering collaboration through initiatives like the National Cybersecurity Strategy (E-Ciber), established in 2020, to enhance threat information sharing and incident response coordination. A new E-Ciber strategy was adopted in August 2025, reinforcing Brazil’s commitment to a secure digital environment. The Cybersecurity Competence Centre, backed by a BRL60 million investment from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation, focuses on advancing research and infrastructure for secure digital services. These efforts involve enterprises, government, and academia to strengthen Brazil’s cybersecurity posture.
The Brazilian cybersecurity market is projected to grow from USD 3.68 billion in 2025 to USD 6.01 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 10.3%. The ISG report evaluates 113 providers across nine quadrants, naming IBM as a Leader in six and ISH Tecnologia in five. Accenture, EY, Logicalis, and Stefanini lead in four quadrants each, while providers like Microsoft, NTT DATA, and Palo Alto Networks excel in three. The market is driven by demand for cloud security (17.9% CAGR) and healthcare cybersecurity (18.1% CAGR), fueled by LGPD and digital payment systems like Pix.
The shortage of skilled professionals and the complexity of hybrid/multicloud environments pose significant challenges. Enterprises are adopting security service edge (SSE) and extended detection and response (XDR) solutions to address these issues. Providers like Scunna are investing in AI and automation to enhance threat detection and response, positioning themselves as key players in the next-gen SOC/MDR market. “Hybrid cloud and multicloud IT environments increase the complexity of cybersecurity, while the growing use of AI is creating new challenges for data protection,” said João Mauro, lead analyst at ISG.
The 2025 ISG Provider Lens report underscores Brazil’s proactive approach to cybersecurity, driven by regulatory demands, sophisticated threats, and technological advancements. By partnering with leading providers and adopting AI and zero trust strategies, Brazilian enterprises are building resilient defenses to secure their digital future.
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