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Cloud-based security software is software delivered over the internet that protects networks, devices, applications, and data from cyber threats without requiring on-premises infrastructure. Its purpose is to provide scalable, real-time threat detection, prevention, and response to ensure data security and regulatory compliance.
The main components of cloud-based security software are software and services. Cloud-based security software refers to security solutions delivered through the cloud that protect data, applications, and networks from cyber threats by utilizing scalable and flexible infrastructure. These solutions can be deployed across public, private, hybrid, or community cloud environments and are used in areas such as network security, endpoint security, application security, and cloud security. This software serves end-users across industries, including banking, financial services and insurance, healthcare, retail, information technology and telecommunications, government, and others.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The rapid escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly impacting the information technology sector, particularly in hardware manufacturing, data infrastructure, and software deployment. Higher duties on imported semiconductors, circuit boards, and networking equipment have raised production and operational costs for tech firms, cloud service providers, and data centers. Companies relying on globally sourced components for laptops, servers, and consumer electronics are facing longer lead times and increased pricing pressures. In parallel, tariffs on specialized software tools and retaliatory measures from key international markets have disrupted global IT supply chains and reduced overseas demand for U.S.-developed technologies. To navigate these challenges, the sector is accelerating investments in domestic chip fabrication, diversifying supplier bases, and adopting AI-driven automation to enhance operational resilience and cost efficiency.
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The cloud base security software market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $34.41 billion in 2024 to $38.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the increasing number of cyber attacks, the rising adoption of cloud services, the growing need for regulatory compliance, the expansion of the remote workforce, and the increasing demand for data protection.
The cloud base security software market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $58.82 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing adoption of AI-based security, the expansion of IoT devices, the rising demand for real-time threat monitoring, the growing investment in cloud infrastructure, and the increasing need for business continuity solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in zero-trust architecture, innovation in automated threat detection, investment in research and development for cloud security, adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, and improvements in data loss prevention tools.
The increasing cyber threats and data breaches are expected to drive the growth of the cloud-based security software market in the coming years. Cyber threats and data breaches refer to malicious activities or security incidents that compromise the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of digital data and systems. These threats are increasing due to the growing digitalization of business operations and the widespread adoption of cloud-based systems, which create more potential entry points for cyberattacks. Cloud-based security software helps safeguard against these threats by providing real-time monitoring, threat detection, and data protection across cloud environments. For example, in February 2023, according to Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., a US-based provider of cybersecurity solutions for corporate enterprises and governments, cyberattacks increased by 38% in 2022 compared to the previous year, with organizations experiencing an average of 1,168 weekly attacks. Therefore, the increasing cyber threats and data breaches are driving the growth of the cloud-based security software market.
Major companies in the cloud-based security software market are focusing on advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning, such as AI-powered data security platforms, to strengthen threat detection, automate security processes, and provide real-time protection against evolving cyber threats. An AI-powered data security platform is a cloud solution that uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats in real time, protecting sensitive data across networks and applications. For instance, in April 2025, Forcepoint LLC, a US-based cybersecurity company, launched the Forcepoint Data Security Cloud. This platform includes a unified console for managing data security across all environments, AI-driven risk scoring that automatically classifies data and adapts policies, and a consolidated architecture that reduces operational overhead for security teams. This approach provides comprehensive data visibility and streamlined control, though its effectiveness depends on the initial configuration and the quality of the data logs, which can be complex to implement across diverse legacy systems.
In October 2023, TPG Inc., a US-based alternative asset manager that invests across a wide range of strategies, acquired the Global Governments and Critical Infrastructure cybersecurity business of Forcepoint LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to strengthen Forcepoint G2CI's position as an independent next-generation cybersecurity provider, supporting growth in defense, intelligence, and critical national infrastructure markets. Forcepoint LLC is a US-based company that offers data security solutions to protect businesses and government organizations from data breaches and insider threats.
Major players in the cloud base security software market are Microsoft Corporation, Dell Technologies, IBM Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Broadcom Inc., Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Palo Alto Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., F5 Networks Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., Okta Inc., Trend Micro Incorporated, Zscaler Inc., Tenable Inc., Rapid7 Inc., ESET spol. s r.o., Qualys Inc., Netskope Inc., SentinelOne Inc., Bitdefender LLC, LevelBlue, and Sysdig Inc.
North America was the largest region in the cloud base security software market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in cloud-base security software report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the cloud-base security software market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The cloud-base security software market consists of revenues earned by providing services such as incident response-as-a-service, threat hunting-as-a-service, disaster recovery-as-a-service, penetration testing-as-a-service, and compliance-as-a-service. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
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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