PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1719339
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1719339
The U.S. identity theft protection services market is projected to grow from USD 5.2 billion in 2024 to USD 9.1 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. Increasing cyber threats, such as financial fraud and personal data breaches, alongside the rise of digital business and e-commerce, are major market drivers. Moreover, regulations like the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act are spurring demand for secure identity protection solutions. As cybercrime evolves, AI and machine learning technologies are being integrated into services to enhance fraud detection and prevention.
Key Insights
Financial identity theft accounts for 30% of the market share in 2024, driven by widespread use of digital banking and online transactions. The synthetic identity theft segment is expected to grow at the highest rate due to its complex nature and difficulty in detection.
Cloud-based solutions dominate the market, representing 60% of the market share in 2024, as they offer scalability, real-time monitoring, and enhanced fraud detection features that are crucial for both consumers and businesses.
Large enterprises, especially in the BFSI, healthcare, and e-commerce sectors, represent 65% of the market, as they store vast amounts of sensitive personal data. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are expected to grow at a higher CAGR due to increased access to affordable cloud-based identity protection solutions.
Rising cybercrime activities, including data breaches, credit card fraud, and unauthorized account access, are the primary drivers for market growth. The increase in online shopping and remote work further underscores the need for robust identity theft protection.
The integration of AI and machine learning is transforming the market, with these technologies helping detect patterns in real-time to prevent potential identity theft before significant damage occurs, leading to better protection for both individuals and businesses.