Parsing the Modern Endpoint Protection Market: Market Share Not Consistent Across Submarkets

The IDC Market Perspective on endpoint protection market shares highlights the fragmented nature of the market, with no single vendor dominating because of varying security needs across different customer segments. It examines market shares based on endpoint size categories and emphasizes the growing trend of vendor consolidation to address market noise and improve operational efficiency. The document also explores modern endpoint security solutions, including EPP, EDR, and MDR, and their capabilities in threat detection, response, and prevention, underscoring their strategic importance in cybersecurity.According to Mike Jude, IDC research director for Endpoint Protection at IDC, "Endpoint protection remains fragmented; no vendor dominates. As security needs evolve, market consolidation emerges as a critical path to efficiency and resilience."