2025 Security Software and Services Benchmark Summary Report

Software accounts for roughly 30% of security budgets, making it the second-largest line item after staff and compensation.

SecOps solutions represent the largest share of software budgets at 16%.

Nearly 70% of CISOs have consolidated or are consolidating tools into integrated platforms.

13% of CISOs have made plans to consolidate tools into integrated platforms.

Two-thirds of security programs use Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs).