Saudi Arabia Managed Security Services Market Size to Hit USD 1,252.5 Million by 2034: CAGR of 11.12%

Saudi Arabia Managed Security Services Market Overview

Market Size in 2025: USD 485.1 Million

Market Forecast in 2034: USD 1,252.5 Million

Market Growth Rate 2026-2034: 11.12%

According to IMARC Group's latest research publication, "Saudi Arabia Managed Security Services Market Report by Type (Managed SIEM, Managed UTM, Managed DDoS, Managed XDR, Managed IAM, Managed Risk and Compliance, and Others), Deployment Mode (On-premises, Cloud-based), Enterprises Size (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, Large Enterprises), Vertical (BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, IT and Telecom, Retail, Defense/Government, and Others), and Region 2026-2034", the Saudi Arabia managed security services market size reached USD 485.1 Million in 2025. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,252.5 Million by 2034, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 11.12% during 2026-2034. 

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How AI is Reshaping the Future of Saudi Arabia Managed Security Services Market

• AI is turning Saudi managed security into a real‑time, predictive defense layer, as LEAP announced over $14.9 billion in AI investments powering cloud, SOC, and cybersecurity innovations across the Kingdom.​
• Managed SOCs increasingly use machine learning to cut alert noise and automate triage, with AI‑driven threat detection highlighted as a core efficiency booster in Saudi Security Operations Center deployments supporting enterprises and SMEs.​
• Government platforms like the NCA’s Haseen portal and SDAIA’s AI initiatives push MSS providers to embed AI for compliance monitoring, anomaly detection, and secure data exchange across hundreds of public‑sector and critical‑infrastructure entities.​
• AI is enabling MSS players to offer outcome‑based, co‑managed security, blending customer teams with 24/7 provider SOCs that use behavioral analytics and automation to shorten investigation times and improve incident containment quality.​
• With 98% of Saudi organizations already integrating AI into cybersecurity, MSS providers are building advanced MDR and SOC‑as‑a‑service platforms that deliver machine‑speed detection, response, and reporting aligned with Vision 2030 priorities.

Saudi Arabia Managed Security Services Market Trends & Drivers:

One of the biggest forces behind Saudi Arabia’s managed security services boom is the rapid digital transformation happening across government, banking, energy, and telecom. Vision 2030, the Cloud First Policy, and huge LEAP tech investments are pushing workloads into cloud, IoT, and 5G environments that most organizations struggle to secure internally. As a result, many are offloading 24/7 monitoring, incident response, and compliance management to licensed MSS providers that can offer Security Operations Center coverage around the clock. Market studies already value the managed security space in the hundreds of millions of dollars, with managed detection and response and managed SIEM among the fastest‑growing service lines.​

Another major growth driver is Saudi Arabia’s tightening cybersecurity regulatory framework, which heavily favors local, licensed managed security operators. The National Cybersecurity Authority has introduced a regulatory framework and licensing regime for Managed Security Operations Center services that applies to both government agencies and private operators of critical national infrastructure. Providers must obtain NCA licenses, host data inside the Kingdom, and comply with Essential Cybersecurity Controls, pushing many organizations to rely on compliant MSSPs instead of building everything in‑house. This shift is particularly strong in sectors like BFSI, energy, and government, where audits, penalties, and board‑level scrutiny make professional, documented managed services the safer, more cost‑effective route.​

A third big trend is the move toward advanced, AI‑driven and co‑managed security models, often fueled by high‑profile partnerships announced at events like LEAP. Local champions such as stc and Sirar, along with global players like IBM, Cisco, and AWS, are rolling out managed detection and response, threat intelligence, and SOC‑as‑a‑service offerings that blend automation, analytics, and human expertise. These models let enterprises keep some internal control while leaning on MSSPs for heavy lifting, especially for threat hunting and compliance reporting. Demand is rising from both large enterprises and increasingly from SMEs, which now access subscription‑based, scalable managed security bundles tailored to Saudi data residency and regulatory needs.​

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Saudi Arabia Managed Security Services Industry Segmentation:

The report has segmented the market into the following categories:

Type Insights:

• Managed SIEM
• Managed UTM
• Managed DDoS
• Managed XDR
• Managed IAM
• Managed Risk and Compliance
• Others

Deployment Mode Insights:

• On-premises
• Cloud-based

Enterprises Size Insights:

• Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
• Large Enterprises

Vertical Insights:

• BFSI
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• IT and Telecom
• Retail
• Defense/Government
• Others

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

Competitive Landscape:

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Recent News and Developments in Saudi Arabia Managed Security Services Market

• October 2025: TechensGlobal and GBS launch fully Saudi‑hosted Managed SOC, MDR, and managed security services, aligned with SAMA and NCA Essential Cybersecurity Controls to assure regulatory compliance.​
• May 2025: NCA rolls out a tiered licensing regime for Managed SOC services, mandating licensed providers and strict data localization, reshaping how enterprises procure and evaluate managed security partners.​
• February 2025: At LEAP, global vendors showcase AI‑driven MDR and identity security platforms in Riyadh, boosting demand for Saudi‑centric managed security offerings integrated with cloud, 5G, and critical infrastructure.

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