Zero Trust Security Market Growth, Trends, and Forecast by 2031

[Research Report] The zero trust security market size was valued at US$ 28.89 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 109.59 billion by 2030; it is estimated to record a CAGR of 18.1% from 2022 to 2030.

Zero Trust Security Market Analyst Perspective:

Identity and access management (IAM) is a crucial element of a zero trust security approach, as it aids organizations in ensuring that unauthorized users do not have access to sensitive resources. By deploying IAM systems, corporations can establish and impose policies for determining which person has access to what resources and can incessantly verify the identity of users and devices to safeguard security and ensure that they are approved to access specific resources. In addition, IAM systems can assist enterprises in tracking user access to resources and detect when unauthorized access or illegitimate activity is attempted. This can aid organizations in identifying and inhibiting probable security breaches; thus, it is an important asset for complying with regulatory requirements related to data privacy and security. Thus, with the appropriate IAM solution, corporations can establish zero trust authentication and authorization methods, as well as zero trust encryption for in-transit and at-rest data.

Zero Trust Security Market Overview:

The global zero trust security market is experiencing extensive growth and is estimated to continue expanding in the coming years. Zero trust is a framework that ensures the security of the infrastructure and data of an enterprise. It exclusively addresses the contemporary challenges of present-day business, including securing hybrid cloud environments, remote workers, and ransomware threats. The zero trust security market is moderately fragmented. Market players are expanding their business by employing various methods, such as product portfolio expansion, service expansion, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), and collaborations. In June 2023, AKITA, a leading technology zero trust and network security solutions provider, merged with odixa—a major provider of advanced malware prevention solutions. The merger is anticipated to enable the new company to offer advanced and comprehensive zero trust cybersecurity solutions to their clientele.

Zero Trust Security Market: Strategic Insights

Zero Trust Security Market Driver:

Rise in Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Fuels Zero Trust Security Market Growth

Many well-known data experts agree that the generated data will grow exponentially during the forecast period. Based on research from Seagate's Data Age 2025 report, the world's data sphere will reach 175 zettabytes by 2025. This development is attributed to the enormous increase in people working, studying, and using streaming platforms from home. Hence, such a change is expected to create lucrative opportunities for the zero trust security market players over the forecast period. Additionally, the IT infrastructure is expected to become more complicated and varied due to the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) regulations, utilization of business apps, introduction of new platforms, Choose Your Own  Device (CYOD) trends, and implementation of other technologies. The BYOD and CYOD trends are becoming increasingly common in business settings due to the rapid improvements in mobile computing. Hence, employees are able to access organizational data via mobile devices anytime, which increases employee productivity. Installation of zero trust solutions, for such instances, ensures that organizational data is secured and kept confidential. Such factors are strongly fueling the demand for solutions and services offered by the zero trust security market players.

Zero Trust Security Market Segmental Analysis:

The zero trust security market is categorized on the basis of component, authentication, deployment, organization size, application, and end use. Based on component, the zero trust security market is bifurcated into solution and service. In terms of authentication, the market is divided into single-factor authentication and multi-factor authentication. Based on deployment, the market is bifurcated into on-premise and cloud. Based on organization size, the market is bifurcated into SMEs and large enterprises. In terms of application, the market is segmented into endpoint, network, and others. Based on end use, the market is segmented into BFSI, e-commerce & retail, healthcare, IT & telecom, and others. By geography, the zero trust security market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South America (SAM).

Single-factor authentication simplifies zero-trust authentication by allowing users to access multiple resources and systems with a single set of credentials rather than requiring different login information for each system. It can enhance the user experience and reduce the risk of users choosing weak passwords, as well as diminish the risk of users recycling passwords across multiple systems. Multi-factor authentication might seem cumbersome to the user, but it is deemed more secure. By mandating multiple authentication factors, it aids organizations to ensure that only approved users can avail sensitive resources by making it harder for attackers to gain illicit access, even if they are succesful in obtaining a user’s password. It is often used in conjunction with other zero trust solutions, such as IAM systems, to provide an added layer of security.

Zero Trust Security Market Regional Analysis:

The development of data protection and cybersecurity laws in Asian countries is expanding significantly. As individuals become occupied in new digital reality via mobile handsets and the internet-of-things (IoT), there is an increase in government iniatiatives toward digital identity programs and invasive approaches to electronic surveillance. In this respect, the use of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and data protection rules in the region is gaining attention. For instance, the region has experienced significant steps in China. APAC is presumed to emerge as the fastest-growing region over the forecast period. The growing acceptance of mobile devices across businesses and IoT applications is primarily responsible for the market growth in the region. Furthermore, the growing adoption of bring your own device (BYOD) policies and cloud-based solutions is another factor contributing to the zero trust security market growth. Additionally, the growth in digital workplace trends and transformation in data centers is anticipated to boost zero trust security market growth over the forecast period.

Zero Trust Security Market Regional Insights

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

Zero Trust Security Market Report Scope

Zero Trust Security Market Players Density: Understanding Its Impact on Business Dynamics

The Zero Trust Security 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.

Zero Trust Security Market Key Player Analysis:

Akamai Technologies Inc, Cato Networks Ltd, Check Point Software Technologies Ltd, Cisco Systems Inc, Fortinet Inc, Microsoft Corporation, Okta Inc, Palo Alto Networks Inc, VMWare Inc, and Zscaler Inc are among the key zero trust security market players operating in the market. Several other major companies have been analyzed during this research study to get a holistic view of the zero trust security market ecosystem.

Zero Trust Security Market Recent Developments:

The zero trust security market players highly adopt inorganic and organic strategies. A few major zero trust security market developments are listed below:

• In August 2023, Check Point Software, a leading cybersecurity company, announced the acquisition of secure access service edge (SASE) and network security vendor, Perimeter 81, for US$ 490 million to enhance its offerings for security beyond the network perimeter. The former company plans to integrate the latter’s zero trust network access and rapid deployment technology into its existing Infinity product architecture.
• In March 2023, Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced its plan to acquire Israeli cyber startup, Axis Security. The latter company offers cloud-based Security Services Edge (SSE) solutions that enable access to corporate and public cloud resources.