Cyber Threats Surge as Talent Gaps Deepen in Mexico

A 260% projected surge in attacks against Mexico’s federal institutions exposes human error and insider risks as the weakest link. Despite larger budgets, PwC data reveals that half of Mexican firms still face multimillion-dollar breaches, underscoring the persistent gap between investment and measurable resilience. Yet, the demand for cybersecurity expertise is soaring — Udemy reports a 96% increase in corporate training, reflecting growing awareness across sectors. The region stands at an inflection point: balancing escalating cyber threats with urgent capacity-building to safeguard its digital future.

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Cyber Gaps Cost Mexican Firms Millions Despite Rising Budgets

While 66% of Mexico’s organizations plan to increase their digital security budget in 2026, 47% reported security breaches costing up to US$10 million in the last three years, reveals the Digital Trust Insights 2026 report from PwC. However, only 40% exhaustively measure the potential financial impact of these cyber risks.

Cyberattacks Targeting Mexican Government to Increase by 260%

Cyberattacks against Mexico’s federal institutions are projected to increase by 260% in 2025 compared with the previous year, with employees identified as the main risk factor, according to research by the cybersecurity company SILIKN. “The most concerning threat does not come from external hackers, but from insiders: active employees, former staff with unrevoked credentials, or negligent personnel,” says Víctor Ruiz, CEO and Founder, SILIKN.

Cybersecurity Among Mexico’s Most-Demanded Skills for 2026

Cybersecurity has become the most in-demand professional skill in Mexico, according to Udemy’s Global Learning and Skills Trends Report 2026. The report highlights a 96% year-on-year increase in demand for cybersecurity training among corporate learners in the country.

Latin America Leads Globally in Cyberattack Growth

Latin America records the highest global growth rate for cyberattacks, with an annual increase of 25% between 2014 and 2023, reports Endeavor. In 2025, organizations in the region faced an average of 2,803 weekly attacks, a figure that significantly exceeds the global average of 1,984 incidents.

Fortem Cybersecurity Launches in Mexico, Plans US Expansion

Fortem Cybersecurity, a division of Maguen Group founded in 2019, has officially begun operations in Mexico, offering comprehensive cybersecurity solutions. The company plans to combine Israeli technology, Mexican talent, and proprietary research to strengthen corporate digital protection.