Brazilian Firms Boost Cybersecurity Efforts Amid Rising Attacks and Regulations

Brazilian firms are increasing investments in cybersecurity as attacks and defensive technologies grow more sophisticated. Enterprises are concerned about the cost of data breaches and complying with the country's General Data Protection Law. AI is being used to strengthen defenses, but presents new challenges in areas such as privacy. Zero trust architecture is becoming a de facto standard, and Brazil is activating collaboration among enterprises, suppliers, government agencies, and academic institutions to strengthen its national cybersecurity posture.

Brazilian firms are increasingly investing in cybersecurity as both attacks and defensive technologies become more sophisticated, according to a new report by Information Services Group (ISG) [1]. The 2025 ISG Provider Lens® Cybersecurity — Services and Solutions report for Brazil highlights growing concerns about the cost of data breaches, including downtime, damage to brand reputation, and potential fines and lawsuits.

The report finds that Brazilian companies are transforming their security strategies to keep pace with evolving technology and regulation, often with the help of service providers. The General Data Protection Law (LGPD) in Brazil sets strict requirements for collecting, storing, processing, and sharing personal data, adding to the complexity of cybersecurity efforts.

Enterprises in Brazil are adopting advanced technologies such as AI to strengthen their defenses. AI-powered cybersecurity systems can analyze large volumes of security data in real-time, accelerating malware detection and automating incident response. However, AI adoption also presents new challenges, particularly in areas such as privacy.

Zero trust architecture, which requires continual verification of users even within an enterprise’s network, is becoming a de facto standard. Many Brazilian companies need to modernize their systems to implement the essential tools of zero trust, such as identity and access management (IAM).

Brazil is also activating collaboration among enterprises, suppliers, government agencies, and academic institutions to strengthen its national cybersecurity posture. The National Cybersecurity Strategy (E-Ciber), established in 2020, facilitates threat information sharing and coordinates incident responses among the public sector and those managing critical infrastructure.

The global shortage of cybersecurity talent is particularly acute in Brazil, with an estimated shortfall of 750,000 qualified information security professionals. To fill essential roles in areas such as cloud security and incident response, many firms are turning to service providers.

The report also explores other cybersecurity trends affecting enterprises in Brazil, including the growing importance of security service edge (SSE) solutions and surveys the market for extended detection and response (XDR) both globally and in Brazil.

For more insights into the cybersecurity challenges facing Brazilian enterprises, plus ISG’s advice for overcoming them, see the ISG Provider Lens® Focal Points briefing here [1].

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[1] https://www.marketscreener.com/news/brazilian-firms-add-resilience-with-cybersecurity-advances-ce7c5edade80ff25