Ethiopia Endpoint Security Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Component, Deployment Mode, Organization Size, Vertical, and Region, 2025-2033

Ethiopia Endpoint Security Market Overview:

The Ethiopia endpoint security market size reached USD 22.14 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 49.18 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.27% during 2025-2033. The government-led digital transformation efforts, combined with rigorous data protection legislation, drive the market. The surge in sophisticated cyberattacks makes Ethiopia a global cybersecurity hotspot, and the accelerated digitization of the financial sector calls for holistic endpoint protection. Additionally, the growing adoption of cloud-based deployment models and the increasing regulatory compliance requirements in key sectors are expanding the Ethiopia endpoint security market share.

Ethiopia Endpoint Security Market Trends:

Government-Led Digital Transformation Initiatives and Regulatory Frameworks

The Ethiopian government's comprehensive strategy has catalyzed widespread digitization across public and private sectors, fundamentally transforming the nation's approach to cybersecurity infrastructure. The Information Network Security Administration (INSA) has emerged as the central authority driving cybersecurity initiatives, focusing on five critical pillars, including knowledge and technology ownership, institutional excellence, infrastructure protection, national and international partnerships, and policy framework development. These governmental efforts have been reinforced by significant legislative developments aimed at establishing robust data governance mechanisms. In July 2024, Ethiopia enacted the Personal Data Protection Proclamation 1321/2024, which established comprehensive guidelines for processing personal data, introduced stringent consent conditions, and set out responsibilities for data controllers. This law replaced the previously fragmented regulatory framework and introduced enforcement mechanisms, including administrative and criminal penalties for non-compliance. The proclamation emphasizes data localization and sovereignty as core principles, focusing on keeping Ethiopian citizens' data within national borders while regulating cross-border data transfers. The government has digitized more than 900 services across 25 service providers through major digital portals for e-trade, e-procurement, and e-services. Furthermore, the national digital identity system (Fayda) has become a foundational element of the smart city project and digital government operations, driving the need for comprehensive endpoint security solutions to protect these critical digital infrastructure components.

Escalating Cyber Threat Landscape Positioning Ethiopia as a Global Hotspot

Ethiopia has experienced an alarming escalation in cyber threats, fundamentally reshaping the imperative for robust endpoint security solutions across all economic sectors. According to an industry report, Ethiopia ranked highest globally in cyberattacks in 2024, marking it as the world's most targeted country in that regard. The report warns that the combination of rapid digital expansion and relatively weak cybersecurity postures has created an environment ripe for exploitation. Ethiopia has reported over 2,800 cyber-attack attempts in 2024, marking a sharp rise in such incidents, according to an official. This figure is more than double the 1,080 attempted cyber-attacks recorded in the previous year. This surge reflects both the growing sophistication of cyber threats and Ethiopia's expanding digital footprint as more organizations and government entities transition to digital platforms. Common threat vectors include online scams, particularly phishing, ransomware, business email compromise, and digital sextortion. Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging advanced social engineering tactics, including AI-generated texts and impersonation schemes, to defraud individuals and organizations. The Grandoreiro banking trojan has expanded into Ethiopia, targeting financial institutions and cryptocurrency wallets alongside threats detected in Algeria, Angola, Ghana, and other African nations. This escalating threat landscape has created urgent demand for advanced endpoint protection platforms capable of detecting and mitigating sophisticated malware, zero-day vulnerabilities, and targeted attacks, thereby propelling Ethiopia endpoint security market growth.

Ethiopia Endpoint Security Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on component, deployment mode, organization size, and vertical.

Component Insights:

• Software
• Services

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the component. This includes software and services.

Deployment Mode Insights:

• On-premises
• Cloud-based

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the deployment mode have also been provided in the report. This includes on-premises and cloud-based.

Organization Size Insights:

• Large Enterprises
• Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the organization size. This includes large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises.

Vertical Insights:

• Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)
• IT and Telecommunications
• Government and Defense
• Healthcare and Life Sciences
• Manufacturing
• Retail and E-Commerce
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the vertical have also been provided in the report. This includes banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI), IT and telecommunications, government and defense, healthcare and life sciences, manufacturing, retail and e-commerce, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Addis Ababa
• Oromia Region
• Amhara Region
• SNNPR Region
• Tigray Region
• Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Addis Ababa, Oromia Region, Amhara Region, SNNPR Region, Tigray Region, and others.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Ethiopia Endpoint Security Market News:

• April 2025: The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE), the nation's largest financial institution, announced the strengthening of its cybersecurity defenses with a reinforced 24/7 system in response to an increasing number of cyber threats targeting its operations. CBE President Abe Sano revealed that the bank has implemented a robust cybersecurity protocol backed by advanced technology and a highly skilled technical team, with the framework undergoing continuous upgrades and integrating artificial intelligence technologies to anticipate and neutralize emerging threats. The bank has established a joint task force with the National Bank of Ethiopia, Ethio Telecom, and INSA aimed at safeguarding the digital infrastructure of Ethiopian banks.

Ethiopia Endpoint Security Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Ethiopia endpoint security market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Ethiopia endpoint security market on the basis of component?
• What is the breakup of the Ethiopia endpoint security market on the basis of deployment mode?
• What is the breakup of the Ethiopia endpoint security market on the basis of organization size?
• What is the breakup of the Ethiopia endpoint security market on the basis of vertical?
• What is the breakup of the Ethiopia endpoint security market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Ethiopia endpoint security market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Ethiopia endpoint security market?
• What is the structure of the Ethiopia endpoint security market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Ethiopia endpoint security market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC's industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Ethiopia endpoint security market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Ethiopia endpoint security market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Ethiopia endpoint security industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.