End-user spending on information security in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is forecast to rise 10.1 percent in 2026 to reach $4.07 billion from $3.7 billion in 2025, according to Gartner.
Despite cautious overall IT spending, cybersecurity remains a top budget priority for regional organizations amid persistent threats and rapid cloud adoption.
Security software will dominate the market, accounting for 48 percent of total spending, driven mainly by demand for endpoint protection and cloud security posture management solutions as MENA’s cybersecurity landscape continues to mature.
Security software market will reach $1,970 billion in 2026 from $1,797 billion in 2025.
Security services will remain the largest segment, rising from $1.38 billion in 2025 to $1.52 billion in 2026.
Security software will grow from $1.8 billion in 2025 to $1.97 billion in 2026. Network security spending is expected to reach $579 million in 2026, up 9.9 percent from $527 billion in 2025. Overall, all segments are set to record steady year-on-year growth, underscoring continued investment in cybersecurity across the region.
