PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1769890
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Data masking is the practice of concealing or altering sensitive data elements to protect confidential information while preserving its functionality. It is commonly applied in non-production environments such as testing, training, or analytics by substituting actual data with realistic but fictitious values.
The primary forms of data masking include static and dynamic masking. Static data masking involves the permanent substitution of sensitive data within a database with fictional yet realistic values for use in non-production environments. This process includes various elements, such as software and services, and can be deployed either on-premises or via the cloud. It is implemented by organizations of all sizes, including large enterprises and small to medium-sized businesses, and spans numerous industries such as banking, financial services, insurance, healthcare, information technology and telecommunications, retail, government and defense, manufacturing, media and entertainment, and more.
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The data masking market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.05 billion in 2024 to $1.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.2%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to rising disposable incomes, greater adoption of cybersecurity solutions, an increase in data breaches, the growing use of cloud-based platforms, and the expanding volume of sensitive enterprise data.
The data masking market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.30 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.0%. The projected growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing complexity of data integration, rising demand for data privacy solutions, the growing number of connected devices, expanding organizational data volumes, and an increasing need for secure data management. Key trends expected during this period include technological innovations, the emergence of AI and machine learning, improvements in data masking tools, a shift toward centralized data governance frameworks, and the adoption of cloud-native data masking solutions.
The growing prevalence of cybersecurity threats is expected to drive the expansion of the data masking market in the coming years. Cybersecurity threats refer to potential risks that target digital systems, networks, or data through unauthorized access, disruption, or malicious actions. The rise in these threats is largely due to the accelerating digitalization of services, which broadens the attack surface and increases the exposure of vulnerabilities to cybercriminals. Data masking addresses these risks by obscuring sensitive information, making it inaccessible to unauthorized users while maintaining its usability for testing, development, and analytics. For example, in November 2023, the Department of Defence Australia reported that the Australian Cyber Security Centre received over 94,000 cybercrime reports during the 2022-2023 financial year, a 23% increase compared to the previous year. This surge in cyber threats is a key factor fueling the growth of the data masking market.
Leading players in the data masking market are prioritizing the development of cutting-edge solutions, such as data masking and tokenization, to strengthen the protection of sensitive information across both cloud-based and on-premise systems. These techniques involve replacing actual data with fictitious or tokenized values to secure information while maintaining regulatory compliance and usability. For instance, in July 2023, Fortanix Inc., a US-based software company, launched a new data masking and tokenization solution delivered as a SaaS product. Built on its Data Security Manager platform and leveraging confidential computing technology, this solution allows organizations to safeguard sensitive data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments without requiring on-premises infrastructure. It offers seamless integration with Fortanix's Data Security Manager, providing centralized control and automation capabilities.
In December 2023, Thales Group, a France-based multinational specializing in aerospace and defense electronics, acquired Imperva Inc. to reinforce its leadership in the global cybersecurity sector. The acquisition aims to enhance Thales' portfolio in data and application security, expand its international footprint, and meet the increasing demand for robust protection across cloud and on-premise platforms. Imperva Inc., a US-based cybersecurity firm, provides comprehensive data masking solutions, including both static and dynamic masking capabilities.
Major players in the data masking market are Microsoft Corporation, Amazon Web Services Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Broadcom Inc., Salesforce Inc., OpenText Corporation, Informatica Inc., Imperva Inc., Delphix Corp., Solix Technologies Inc., Immuta Inc., K2view Ltd., PKWARE Inc., ARCAD Software Corporation, Tonic.ai Inc., Camouflage Technology LLP, SecuPi Ltd., Synapse Spyglass MTG Inc., Innovative Routines International Inc., JISA Softech Pvt. Ltd., Metomic Ltd., NYMIZ SOFTWARE COMPANY S.L, and DataSunrise Inc.
North America was the largest region in the data masking market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in data masking report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the data masking market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The data masking market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as data discovery and classification, data masking implementation services, real-time data masking services, data masking as a service (DMaaS), and training and consulting services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The data masking market also includes sales of data masking software platforms, cloud-based data masking tools, data security suites, and extended data masking software 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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