PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1682095
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1682095
A cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) is a specialized cybersecurity solution to secure cloud-native applications. These platforms are tailored to address the unique security challenges posed by applications built for cloud environments, which often utilize microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration tools.
The main types of cloud-native application protection platforms are public and hybrid. Public refers to a deployment model where the CNAPP solution is hosted and operated by a third-party cloud service provider and made available to multiple organizations or users over the public internet, it offers platform and professional services, and it is used in banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, retail and e-commerce, telecommunication, information technology, and information technology-enabled services, other vertical.
The main types of cloud-native application protection platforms are public and hybrid. Public refers to a deployment model where the CNAPP solution is hosted and operated by a third-party cloud service provider and made available to multiple organizations or users over the public internet, it offers platform and professional services, and it is used in banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, retail and e-commerce, telecommunication, information technology, and information technology-enabled services, other vertical.
The cloud native application protection platform market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $10.89 billion in 2024 to $12.96 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise of cloud-native technologies, containerization boom, Kubernetes orchestration, shift to DevOps and DevSecOps, cybersecurity threat landscape, and zero trust security model adoption.
The cloud native application protection platform market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $26.03 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued adoption of cloud-native technologies, increasing security threats and cyberattacks, emphasis on zero trust security model, and hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Major trends in the forecast period include rapid innovation and evolution, focus on hybrid and multi-cloud environments, enhanced container security, integration with DevSecOps practices, zero trust architecture, and compliance automation.
The increasing instances of cloud-based cyberattacks and security breaches are expected to propel the growth of the cloud-native application platform market going forward. Cloud-based cyber-attacks and security breaches refer to malicious activities and unauthorized access incidents that target cloud computing environments, platforms, services, or data. Cloud-based cyber-attacks and security breaches are on the rise due to the increasing adoption of cloud computing services by businesses of all sizes, which has expanded the attack surface, providing cybercriminals with more targets to exploit. Cloud-native application platforms often integrate built-in security features and best practices, such as encryption, access controls, and authentication mechanisms. By leveraging these built-in security capabilities, organizations can ensure that their cloud-native applications are protected against common security threats from the outset. For instance, in November 2022, according to the Australian Cyber Security Centre, an Australia-based cyber security agency, cybercrime reports reached 76,000 in 2022, up from 13% in the year prior. Therefore, the increasing instances of cloud-based cyber-attacks and security breaches are driving the growth of the cloud-native application platform market going forward.
Major companies operating in the cloud-native application protection platform market are focused on developing innovative technological products, such as Adversary-Focused CNAPP Capabilities, to increase their profitability in the market. Adversary-focused CNAPP capabilities are employed to safeguard cloud apps against advanced attacks. For instance, in April 2022, CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., a US-based software company, announced the launch of Adversary-Focused CNAPP Capabilities. These features are intended to handle the dynamic nature of the security environment, wherein adversaries take advantage of openings in an ever-expanding attack surface. Organizations can enhance their cloud environment defenses by comprehending and reducing the threats presented by contemporary attack methods by implementing an adversary-focused approach. This method uses deep visibility, automation, proactive security measures, and ongoing monitoring to stop, identify, and address possible threats and weaknesses.
In August 2024, Fortinet Inc., a cybersecurity company based in the US, acquired Lacework, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The purpose of this acquisition is to strengthen Fortinet's cloud security capabilities by integrating Lacework's cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) with Fortinet's security fabric. This integration is expected to create a comprehensive, AI-driven cloud security platform that offers consistent protection across both on-premises and cloud environments, providing innovative solutions and added value to Fortinet's customers. Lacework Inc. is a US-based cloud security firm that specializes in offering a cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP).
Major companies operating in the cloud native application protection platform market are Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, Amazon Web Services Inc., The International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Palo Alto Networks Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., Akamai Technologies, F5 Inc., Check Point Software Technologies, Trend Micro, CrowdStrike, Cloudflare Inc., Rapid7, Imperva Inc., Prisma Cloud, Barracuda Networks, Qualys, HashiCorp, Trend Micro Cloud One, Aqua Security, Alert Logic, NeuVector, Lacework, Twistlock, Sysdig, CloudVector, Armor, StackRox
North America was the largest region in the cloud-native application protection platform market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cloud native application protection platform market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the cloud native application protection platform market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as runtime protection, identity and access management, data encryption, logging and monitoring, and threat intelligence integration. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The cloud-native application protection platform (CNAPP) market consists of sales of container security platforms, service mesh security solutions, runtime protection tools, data encryption solutions, logging and monitoring platforms, and threat intelligence platforms. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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