5G security refers to the array of technologies, protocols, services and strategies developed to protect fifth-generation (5G) mobile networks, their associated infrastructure and connected devices from cybersecurity threats. 5G networks, which offer significantly enhanced speed, bandwidth and ultra-low latency compared to previous generations, are transforming global connectivity by enabling a wide range of applications including smart cities, autonomous vehicles and remote healthcare.
The 5G security market consists of sales, by entities (organizations, sole traders, or partnerships), of 5G security that include mobile network operators, enterprises across sectors such as automotive, healthcare, manufacturing and finance, as well as government agencies and public infrastructure authorities. These stakeholders rely on 5G security to ensure the integrity, availability and confidentiality of the data transmitted across 5G networks. It is used throughout the lifecycle of 5G deployment from initial infrastructure setup and network configuration to ongoing operations and upgrades.
The global 5G security market was valued at $205.52 million in 2019 which grew till 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 67.00%.
Globalization Of Business Operations
During the historic period, the globalization of business operations has driven the growth of the 5G security market. The globalization of business operations drives growth in 5G security, as companies increasingly require secure, high-speed and low-latency connectivity across international markets. With global expansion, businesses depend on 5G networks for real-time data transmission, heightening their exposure to cyber threats. This has fueled demand for advanced encryption, threat detection and zero-trust security frameworks to safeguard critical data and ensure network integrity. For instance, in November 2024, according to the House of Commons Library, a UK-based research and information service for members of the UK Parliament, Scotland saw a 19% increase in businesses between 2023 and 2024, the highest among all regions. Therefore, the globalization of business operations has driven the growth of the 5G security market.
Advancing 5G security with Zero Touch Zero Trust Network Access (ZT-ZTNA) Solutions
Major companies operating in the 5G security market are focusing on innovative solutions such as advanced zero touch zero trust network access (ZT-ZTNA) used for securing remote access, supporting dynamic policy enforcement and enabling seamless integration with enterprise identity management systems. For instance, in March 2025, Ericsson, a Sweden-based telecommunications company and OneLayer, a Israel-based software company, have launched an advanced Zero Touch Zero Trust Network Access (ZT-ZTNA) solution designed specifically for private cellular networks, particularly 4G and 5G. This innovative solution was unveiled during the Distributech tradeshow in Dallas, Texas. The ZT-ZTNA solution automates device onboarding, allowing devices to connect to the network seamlessly once a SIM is inserted. This eliminates the need for manual provisioning, which is crucial for enhancing operational efficiency in industries such as utilities. It implements a zero-trust security model, ensuring that only authorized devices can connect to the network.
The global 5G security market is fairly concentrated, with a small number of large players dominating the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up to 28.21% of the total market in 2023.
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The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider for 5G security market; and compares it with other markets.
The report covers the following chapters
- Introduction And Market Characteristics: Brief introduction to the segmentations covered in the market, definitions and explanations about the segment by components, by deployment type, by organization size, by application and by industry verticals.
- Key Trends: Highlights the major trends shaping the global market. This section also highlights likely future developments in the market.
- Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework: Analysis on PESTEL, end use industries, market growth rate, global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods, forecast growth contributors and total addressable market (TAM).
- Global Market Size And Growth: Global historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods.
- Regional And Country Analysis: Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country.
- Market Segmentation: Contains the market values (2019-2024) (2024-2029, 2034F) and analysis for each segment by components, by deployment type, by organization size, by application and by industry verticals in the market. Historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029) and (2029-2034) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market.
- Regional Market Size And Growth: Regional market size (2024), historic (2019-2024) and forecast (2024-2029, 2034F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region.
- Competitive Landscape: Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players.
- Other Major And Innovative Companies: Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market.
- Competitive Benchmarking: Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market.
- Key Mergers And Acquisitions: Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions, which have shaped the market in recent years.
- Recent Developments: Information on recent developments in the market covered in the report.
- Market Opportunities And Strategies: Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets.
- Conclusions And Recommendations: This section includes recommendations for 5G security providers in terms of product/service offerings geographic expansion, marketing strategies and target groups.
- Appendix: This section includes details on the NAICS codes covered, abbreviations and currencies codes used in this report.
Markets Covered:
- 1) By Component: Solutions; Services
- 2) By Deployment Type: On-Premises; Cloud
- 3) By Organization Size: Large Enterprises; Small Medium Enterprises
- 4) By Application: Virtual And Augmented Reality; Connected Automotive; Smart Manufacturing; Smart Cites; Other Applications
- 5) By Industry Vertical: Information Technology (IT) And Telecom; Manufacturing; Healthcare; Retail; Automotive And Transportation; Banking, Finical Services And Insurance; Other Industry Verticals
- Companies Mentioned: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson; AT&T Inc; Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.; Palo Alto Networks Inc.; Cisco Systems Inc.
- Countries: China; Australia; India; Indonesia; Japan; South Korea; USA; Canada; Brazil; France; Germany; UK; Italy; Spain; Russia
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time-series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets; GDP proportions; expenditure per capita; 5G Security indicators comparison.
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data; market share of competitors; market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.