Security Software Market Growth, Trends and Forecast by 2031

The security software market is expected to register a CAGR of 13.6% during 2023–2031. Increasing focus on zero-trust architecture is likely to remain a key trend in the market.

Security Software Market Analysis

• The security software market includes growth prospects owing to the current market trends and their foreseeable impact during the forecast period.
• The security software market is growing owing to factors such as rising cyberattacks, increasing adoption of remote work models, and increasing use of mobile devices.
• Integration with advanced technologies such as AI and ML to provide lucrative opportunities for the security software market

Security Software Market Overview

• Security software refers to computer programs developed to guard against unauthorized access and different cyber threats to digital systems, networks, and data.
• Vulnerability scanners, intrusion detection systems, firewalls, antivirus software, and encryption tools are some of the tools and applications of security software.
• These solutions work to detect, prevent and mitigate security breaches, malware, and other malicious attacks.
• Security software often includes features like real-time monitoring, automatic updates, and threat intelligence to stay ahead of evolving cyber risks. It can protect large-scale enterprise networks and cloud infrastructures, as well as individual devices like smartphones and PCs.

Security Software Market: Strategic Insights

Security Software Market Drivers and Opportunities

Increasing Number of Cyberattacks to Favor Market

• Businesses are facing continuous threat of cybercrimes, as they have grown more widespread in recent years.
• According to Embroker Insurance Services LLC, cyberattacks were considered the fifth top-rated risk in 2021, and cases continue to rise with technological advancements.
• Computer malware, data breaches, and denial of service (DOS) are a few examples of cyber risks.
• According to OneLogjn, cybercrime costs more than US$ 1 trillion worldwide, as 37% of organizations were affected by ransomware and 61% were affected by malware attacks in 2021. Between 2021 and 2021,
• cyberattacks in the US have increased by 139% as the country registered a staggering 145.2 million cases in Q3 2021. Malware attacks increased by 358% in 2021 when compared to 2021. Similarly, according to the Clusit Report, cyberattacks across the globe have increased by 10% in 2021 when compared to the previous year.
• Cyber threats are considered a major concern as various organizations continue to operate in a digital environment. They have serious consequences for individuals, corporations, and governments. The rise in the number of cyberattacks has increased the importance of security software to ensure the safety of individuals and organizations.

Integration With Advanced Technologies Such as AI and ML

• AI has emerged as a key component for improving cybersecurity in many industries. AI has facilitated the creation of automated security systems that are able to do tasks like facial recognition, threat identification, and natural language processing through machine learning algorithms.
• Additionally, AI speeds up the process of analyzing vast amounts of risk data. This is advantageous for small and mid-sized businesses with potentially under-resourced security teams, as well as giant corporations handling massive volumes of data.
• AI-driven threat detection solutions enable cybersecurity professionals by giving them the capacity to quickly respond to emerging threats.

Security Software Market Report Segmentation Analysis

Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the security software market analysis are type, organization size, and end user.

• By type, the market is segmented into mobile security software, consumer security software, and enterprise security software.
• By organization size, the market is bifurcated into large enterprises and SMEs.
• By end user, the market is segmented into BFSI, government, manufacturing, media & entertainment, healthcare & life sciences, and others.

Security Software Market Share Analysis by Geography

• The security software market report comprises a detailed analysis of five major geographic regions, which includes current and historical market size and forecasts for 2021 to 2031, covering North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South & Central America.
• Each region is further sub-segmented into respective countries. This report provides analysis and forecasts of 18+ countries, covering security software market dynamics such as drivers, trends, and opportunities that are impacting the markets at the regional level.
• Also, the report covers PEST analysis, which involves the study of major factors that influence the security software market in these regions.

The regional trends and factors influencing the Security Software Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at The Insight Partners. This section also discusses Security Software Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.

Security Software Market Report Scope

Security Software Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Security Software Market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.

Security Software Market News and Recent Developments

The security software market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the security software market are listed below:

• Cisco has announced the completion of the acquisition of Isovalent, a leader in open-source cloud-native networking and security. Isovalent’s innovative technologies will become a cornerstone of the Cisco Security Cloud vision, an AI-driven, cloud-delivered, integrated security platform designed to accommodate organizations of any size, offering cutting-edge protection against threats in a multicloud world. (Source: Cisco System Inc, Press Release, April 2024)
• Synopsys Inc. has announced that it has completed the acquisition of WhiteHat Security, a leading provider of application security Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). The addition of WhiteHat Security provides Synopsys with significant SaaS capabilities and market-segment-leading dynamic application security testing (DAST) technology to strengthen what is considered one of the industry's broadest application security testing portfolios. (Source: Synopsys, Press Release, June 2022)

Security Software Market Report Coverage and Deliverables

The “Security Software Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

• Security software market size and forecast at global, regional, and country levels for all the key market segments covered under the scope
• Security software market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
• Detailed PEST/Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
• Security software market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
• Industry landscape and competition analysis covering market concentration, heat map analysis, prominent players, and recent developments for the security software market
• Detailed company profiles