PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1880374
PUBLISHER: MarketsandMarkets | PRODUCT CODE: 1880374
The security and vulnerability management market is projected to grow from USD 17.55 billion in 2025 to USD 24.07 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 6.5% during the forecast period. The rapid growth in third-party application deployments and the rising financial and data losses resulting from the absence of effective vulnerability management solutions are key drivers of market growth.
| Scope of the Report | |
|---|---|
| Years Considered for the Study | 2019-2030 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025-2030 |
| Units Considered | Value (USD Million/USD Billion) |
| Segments | Offering, Deployment Mode, Security Type, Target, Vertical, and Region |
| Regions covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, Latin America |
As organizations increasingly depend on external software and integrations, their attack surface expands, introducing new security gaps and compliance risks. Without proper vulnerability management, unpatched or misconfigured systems become entry points for cyberattacks, leading to significant operational and financial damage. This growing awareness of potential losses is pushing enterprises to adopt advanced vulnerability assessment, continuous monitoring, and automated remediation tools to secure interconnected environments and ensure business continuity.

"By vertical, the manufacturing segment is expected to witness the highest CAGR during the forecast period."
The manufacturing segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate as the industry undergoes rapid digital transformation and industrial automation. The integration of IoT, operational technology (OT), and information technology (IT) systems has expanded the attack surface, exposing production networks and supply chains to potential cyber threats. Manufacturers are increasingly adopting vulnerability management solutions to detect, assess, and mitigate risks associated with connected machinery, industrial control systems, and cloud-enabled platforms. The growing reliance on smart factories, robotics, and data-driven operations demands continuous security monitoring and patch management to prevent downtime and ensure operational resilience. Rising incidents of ransomware and industrial espionage are also driving the adoption of proactive security measures. As manufacturing companies move toward Industry 4.0 initiatives, vulnerability assessment and management tools are becoming vital for safeguarding production environments, maintaining safety, and meeting evolving cybersecurity compliance standards.
"By deployment, the cloud segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period."
The cloud deployment segment is expected to grow at the fastest rate, driven by the increasing adoption of cloud services and hybrid infrastructures across industries. Organizations are migrating critical workloads to the cloud for scalability, flexibility, and cost efficiency, but this shift also introduces new security challenges. Cloud-based vulnerability management solutions offer real-time visibility, automated patching, and continuous compliance monitoring across dynamic cloud environments. These platforms enable enterprises to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in virtual machines, containers, and cloud applications. The growing adoption of SaaS and multi-cloud strategies has made integrated cloud-native security solutions essential for ensuring data protection and regulatory compliance. The demand for centralized, easily deployable, and scalable security tools is accelerating cloud-based adoption, particularly among small and medium enterprises seeking efficient and cost-effective ways to enhance their cybersecurity posture.
By solution, the vulnerability assessment and management segment is expected to lead the market during the forecast period.
The vulnerability assessment and management segment is expected to hold the largest market size, as organizations prioritize proactive detection and remediation of potential security weaknesses. These solutions enable continuous scanning, prioritization, and management of vulnerabilities across IT assets, ensuring comprehensive protection against emerging threats. Enterprises increasingly rely on these tools to maintain compliance with stringent data security regulations and industry standards. Vulnerability assessment platforms provide actionable insights through analytics, helping security teams focus on critical risks and streamline patch management processes. The growing complexity of hybrid environments and the need for real-time visibility into system exposures are driving widespread adoption. As businesses transition to digital ecosystems, vulnerability assessment and management solutions serve as the foundation for building strong security frameworks, ensuring operational continuity, and minimizing the risk of costly cyber incidents.
Breakdown of Primaries
Major vendors in the security and vulnerability management market include Microsoft (US), AT&T (US), CrowdStrike (US), IBM (US), Tenable (US), Cisco (US), DXC Technology (US), Qualys (US), Check Point (Israel), Rapid7 (US), ManageEngine (US), RSI Security (US), Fortra (US), Ivanti (US), and Tanium (US), GFI Software (US), Invicti (US), Outpost24 (Sweden), SecPod (India), Balbix (US), Intruder (UK), Brinqa (US), Holm Security (Sweden), Nucleus Security (US), NopSec (US), CyCognito (US), and Breachlock (US).
The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the key players in the security and vulnerability management market, their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Research Coverage
The report segments the security and vulnerability management market and forecasts its size based on offering (solutions and services), deployment mode (on-premises and cloud), security type (endpoint security, network security, cloud security, application security), target (IT infrastructure, content management vulnerabilities, IoT vulnerabilities, API vulnerabilities, and others), and vertical (BFSI, healthcare, government, manufacturing, energy & utilities, IT & ITeS, retail & e-commerce, telecommunications, travel & hospitality, and others).
The study also includes an in-depth competitive analysis of the market's key players, their company profiles, key observations related to product and business offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.
Key Benefits of Buying the Report
The report will help market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximations of revenue numbers for the overall security and vulnerability management market and its subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain valuable insights to better position their businesses and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.