Consumer Security Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Type, By Component, By Deployment, By End-users, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Consumer Security Market is projected to experience substantial growth, rising from USD 112.12 Billion in 2025 to USD 192.51 Billion by 2031, achieving a CAGR of 9.43%. This industry segment comprises software and hardware solutions dedicated to protecting individual users against digital threats and data privacy violations. The market is primarily propelled by the increasing frequency of cybercrimes and the rapid expansion of connected personal devices, which broadens the points of vulnerability for criminals. This heightened threat landscape is corroborated by recent industry statistics; the FIDO Alliance reported in 2024 that 53 percent of consumers observed an increase in suspicious messages and online scams.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 112.12 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 192.51 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	9.43%
Fastest Growing Segment	Cloud
Largest Market	North America

Nevertheless, a major obstacle hindering market progression is the ongoing conflict between strict security protocols and user convenience. Many individuals are hesitant to adopt protection measures that disrupt their daily digital routines or demand significant technical effort. This consumer resistance notably slows the widespread acceptance of robust authentication mechanisms and restricts the effective penetration of comprehensive security packages among the general population.

Market Driver

The rising incidence of cyberattacks and identity theft serves as the primary engine for the Global Consumer Security Market. As digital adversaries utilize increasingly sophisticated tactics like phishing and ransomware, individual users are forced to invest in advanced defense systems to secure their personal data and financial resources. This surge in malicious activity is highlighted by industry monitoring; Gen Digital's 'Gen Q2/2024 Threat Report' from August 2024 noted a dramatic 46 percent year-over-year increase in cyberattacks. The severe financial impact of these breaches further encourages consumer adoption of protective services, with the Federal Trade Commission's '2023 Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book' from February 2024 revealing that consumer fraud losses exceeded $10 billion in 2023, setting a new record.

Furthermore, the proliferation of smart home devices and IoT ecosystems significantly enlarges the market by establishing a complex network of connected endpoints that demand dedicated security solutions. As households incorporate interconnected appliances, security cameras, and voice assistants, they unintentionally increase the attack surface available to cybercriminals, necessitating strong protection that goes beyond traditional antivirus software. This exposure is evident in recent threat intelligence; Zscaler's 'ThreatLabz 2024 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report' from October 2024 indicated a 45 percent rise in blocked IoT malware transactions compared to the prior year. Consequently, vendors are swiftly creating specialized IoT security tools to address the risks within these expanding personal networks, thereby driving substantial market growth.

Market Challenge

The continuing tension between rigorous security protocols and user convenience represents a significant barrier to the expansion of the Global Consumer Security Market. When protective measures interfere with the user experience or require excessive technical involvement, consumers often discard these tools in favor of simplicity. This resistance severely limits the market reach of comprehensive security products, as individuals frequently skip complex authentication procedures or neglect securing their devices to ensure seamless digital access. As a result, vendors face difficulties in achieving mass adoption for security suites perceived as burdensome, directly diminishing the potential revenue stream from the general public.

This negative impact is clearly demonstrated by recent behavioral trends regarding authentication fatigue. Data from the FIDO Alliance in 2024 reveals that 56 percent of consumers gave up on accessing an online service within the past month because they could not remember their password. This high rate of abandonment underscores how security-related friction causes immediate user disengagement. As long as consumers view robust security measures as impediments to their digital activities, the market potential remains constrained by the overwhelming preference for convenience over safety.

Market Trends

The incorporation of artificial intelligence into consumer security platforms is fundamentally transforming threat detection capabilities within the sector. With cybercriminals increasingly leveraging generative AI to engineer convincing phishing simulations and voice clones, vendors are embedding machine learning algorithms into antivirus and mobile security software to identify synthetic media and irregular patterns. This technological shift is essential as users struggle to distinguish between human and automated interactions without algorithmic assistance, creating a demand for tools that can proactively flag sophisticated fraud attempts. The necessity for these AI-driven defenses is emphasized by the prevalence of new attack vectors; McAfee's August 2024 'The State of Scams' report noted that 24 percent of consumers globally reported experiencing an AI voice scam or knowing someone who had.

Additionally, the expansion of biometric authentication is rapidly replacing traditional credential methods for accessing residential and personal devices. Hardware manufacturers and software providers are collaborating to standardize passkeys, allowing users to secure digital accounts through fingerprint or facial recognition rather than vulnerable alphanumeric codes. This transition effectively lowers the risks associated with weak or reused passwords while simultaneously addressing consumer demand for frictionless access, thereby reducing the barrier to entry for robust security adoption. The scale of this adoption is significant; Google's 'Passkeys: A year in review' from May 2024 reported that over 400 million user accounts have utilized passkeys to sign in since the technology was introduced.

Key Market Players

Gen Digital Inc.
RSA Security
Trend Micro
Forcepoint
McAfee
Cisco Systems
HP
IBM
Microsoft
Panda Security

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Consumer Security Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Consumer Security Market, By Type

Anti-Virus
Anti-Spyware/Anti-Malware Firewall
Endpoint Device Control
Intrusion Prevention
Endpoint Application Control

Consumer Security Market, By Component

Software
Services

Consumer Security Market, By Deployment

Cloud
On-premises

Consumer Security Market, By End-users

Government & Defense
Banking
Financial services and Insurance (BFSI)
IT and Telecom
Healthcare
Transportation
Retail
Energy and Utilities
Manufacturing
Education

Consumer Security Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Consumer Security Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Consumer Security Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Type (Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware/Anti-Malware Firewall, Endpoint Device Control, Intrusion Prevention, Endpoint Application Control)
- 5.2.2. By Component (Software, Services)
- 5.2.3. By Deployment (Cloud, On-premises)
- 5.2.4. By End-users (Government & Defense, Banking, Financial services and Insurance (BFSI), IT and Telecom, Healthcare, Transportation, Retail, Energy and Utilities, Manufacturing, Education)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Consumer Security Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Type
- 6.2.2. By Component
- 6.2.3. By Deployment
- 6.2.4. By End-users
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Component
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Deployment
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By End-users
- 6.3.2. Canada Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Component
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Deployment
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By End-users
- 6.3.3. Mexico Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Component
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Deployment
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By End-users

7. Europe Consumer Security Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Type
- 7.2.2. By Component
- 7.2.3. By Deployment
- 7.2.4. By End-users
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Component
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Deployment
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By End-users
- 7.3.2. France Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Component
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Deployment
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By End-users
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Component
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Deployment
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By End-users
- 7.3.4. Italy Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Component
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Deployment
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By End-users
- 7.3.5. Spain Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Component
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Deployment
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By End-users

8. Asia Pacific Consumer Security Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Type
- 8.2.2. By Component
- 8.2.3. By Deployment
- 8.2.4. By End-users
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Component
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Deployment
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By End-users
- 8.3.2. India Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Component
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Deployment
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By End-users
- 8.3.3. Japan Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Component
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Deployment
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By End-users
- 8.3.4. South Korea Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Component
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Deployment
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By End-users
- 8.3.5. Australia Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Component
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Deployment
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By End-users

9. Middle East & Africa Consumer Security Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Type
- 9.2.2. By Component
- 9.2.3. By Deployment
- 9.2.4. By End-users
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Component
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Deployment
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By End-users
- 9.3.2. UAE Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Component
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Deployment
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By End-users
- 9.3.3. South Africa Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Component
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Deployment
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By End-users

10. South America Consumer Security Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Type
- 10.2.2. By Component
- 10.2.3. By Deployment
- 10.2.4. By End-users
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Component
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Deployment
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By End-users
- 10.3.2. Colombia Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Component
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Deployment
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By End-users
- 10.3.3. Argentina Consumer Security Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Component
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Deployment
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By End-users

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Consumer Security Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. Gen Digital Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. RSA Security
15.3. Trend Micro
15.4. Forcepoint
15.5. McAfee
15.6. Cisco Systems
15.7. HP
15.8. IBM
15.9. Microsoft
15.10. Panda Security