Breathe
By Ana Cecilia Pérez
Cybersecurity has become a fundamental pillar of the global economy, especially in an era dominated by technology and digital interconnectedness. Measuring the economic indices associated with cybersecurity is crucial not only to evaluate the effectiveness of current policies and strategies, but also to understand its direct and indirect impact on the stability and economic growth of countries.
According to Gartner projections, global spending on cybersecurity is expected to reach approximately $212 billion by 2025, up significantly from the $75 billion invested in 2013. This growth is largely driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence, especially generative AI (GenAI), which is driving security investments in a number of areas.
In Latin America, investment in cybersecurity has also grown, but at a moderate pace, according to a recent report by Mordor Intelligence, the region has seen an increase in its cybersecurity spending, with an estimated market size of USD 8.92 billion in 2024 and expected to reach USD 12.48 billion by 2029,
Specifically in Mexico, investment has followed a similar trajectory to that of Latin America, although with particularities that reflect unique challenges, such as a high rate of financial cybercrimes . The country has increased its spending on cybersecurity by approximately 13% annually over the past decade, according to government reports and private organizations.
Cybercrime, meanwhile, has established itself as a lucrative global industry, with costs to the world's economies reaching approximately $600 billion, or about 0.8% of global GDP, according to a report by McAfee and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. This figure highlights not only the magnitude of the threat, but also the critical need for robust investments in cybersecurity.
Investment in cybersecurity is more than a preventative measure; it is an essential component of sustainable economic growth. For countries like Mexico and regions like Latin America, where cybercrime continues to be a significant challenge, it is urgent to not only maintain, but accelerate, the pace of investment to encourage a more secure and prosperous economic future.
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