Managed Detection & Response Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Security Type, By Deployment, By Organization Size, By Industry, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Managed Detection & Response (MDR) Market is projected to expand from USD 5.26 Billion in 2025 to USD 17.89 Billion by 2031, reflecting a robust CAGR of 22.63%. This cybersecurity service model combines advanced monitoring technology with human expertise to execute continuous threat hunting, detection, and remediation. Market growth is heavily influenced by the increasing frequency of complex cyber threats and the imperative for 24/7 security surveillance, which many internal teams struggle to maintain. Additionally, the persistent global shortage of skilled talent drives organizations toward outsourced solutions to ensure operational resilience, a reality underscored by 2024 ISC2 data indicating that 67% of cybersecurity professionals reported staffing shortages within their organizations.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 5.26 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 17.89 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	22.63%
Fastest Growing Segment	Hosted
Largest Market	Asia Pacific

However, a significant barrier to market expansion involves the complexity of integrating MDR solutions with legacy infrastructure. Many enterprises rely on fragmented and outdated technology stacks that do not seamlessly interoperate with modern detection platforms, resulting in visibility gaps and prolonged deployment timelines. This technical friction creates substantial entry barriers, as the cost and difficulty of harmonizing disparate systems can often outweigh the immediate benefits of adoption, causing some businesses to hesitate or delay implementation.

Market Driver

The escalating frequency and sophistication of advanced cyber threats are fundamentally reshaping the demand for Managed Detection and Response services. Adversaries are accelerating their attack timelines, leaving internal security teams with shrinking windows to detect and neutralize intrusions before significant damage occurs. This intensification of threat velocity necessitates 24/7 monitoring capabilities that are often unsustainable for internal teams alone. For instance, CrowdStrike's 2024 Global Threat Report noted that the average breakout time for intrusion activity has dropped to just 62 minutes, highlighting the critical need for the rapid response mechanisms that MDR providers deliver to manage high-velocity incidents effectively.

Simultaneously, the widening cybersecurity skills gap acts as a primary catalyst for market adoption. Organizations face severe challenges in recruiting qualified analysts, creating vulnerabilities that managed services address by providing access to seasoned personnel. According to a 2024 report by Fortinet, 87% of organizational leaders attributed at least one security breach to a lack of internal cybersecurity skills, compelling enterprises to pivot toward MDR to ensure resilience without the overhead of internal staffing. Furthermore, with the global average cost of a data breach reaching USD 4.88 million in 2024 per IBM, the financial imperative to rely on outsourced defense experts continues to grow.

Market Challenge

The complexity of integrating Managed Detection and Response (MDR) solutions with existing legacy infrastructure remains a formidable obstacle to market growth. Many enterprises operate on fragmented technology stacks that lack the necessary interoperability to function seamlessly with modern threat detection platforms. This technical misalignment creates significant visibility gaps, as outdated systems often fail to provide the granular telemetry required for effective external monitoring. Consequently, organizations frequently face extended deployment timelines and rising costs as they attempt to harmonize disparate environments, leading many to defer the adoption of MDR services despite the clear security benefits.

This difficulty in unifying security architectures limits the scalability of the market, as the logistical burden of implementation often outweighs the perceived value for potential clients. The persistence of these integration hurdles leaves businesses vulnerable to undetected threats due to incomplete oversight of their digital estate. Highlighting these operational difficulties, ISACA reported in 2024 that while 81% of executive leadership teams acknowledged the value of cyber risk assessments, only 41% actually conducted them annually. This discrepancy emphasizes the resource constraints organizations face in maintaining comprehensive visibility over complex infrastructure, a factor that directly impedes the broader uptake of continuous monitoring solutions.

Market Trends

The integration of AI-driven automation for threat correlation is transforming the MDR landscape by addressing the immense volume of telemetry that security operations centers must analyze. Providers are increasingly embedding generative artificial intelligence into detection frameworks to automate signal correlation, drastically reducing manual triage time and enabling faster threat containment. This technological shift allows organizations to manage vast security datasets effectively without proportionally increasing their human workforce, thereby improving the scalability of defense operations. A 2024 report from Splunk indicates that 91% of security leaders are now utilizing generative AI specifically for cybersecurity operations, underscoring the growing reliance on this technology to enhance efficiency.

Concurrently, the expansion of coverage to include identity and SaaS environments is reshaping market offerings as adversaries increasingly exploit valid credentials to bypass traditional perimeter defenses. As corporate environments migrate toward cloud-based applications, MDR services are evolving to continuously monitor user behaviors and access privileges, ensuring that compromised identities are detected before they facilitate lateral movement. This expanded scope is essential for maintaining visibility over assets residing outside the conventional network. According to the Identity Defined Security Alliance, 90% of organizations experienced at least one identity-related incident in the past year, highlighting the urgent necessity for managed services to encompass comprehensive identity protection.

Key Market Players

CrowdStrike, Inc.
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
FireEye, Inc.
Rapid7, Inc.
Cisco Systems, Inc.
AT&T Cybersecurity
Secureworks Corp.
IBM Corporation
Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc.
SentinelOne, Inc.

Report Scope

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

Managed Detection & Response Market, By Security Type

Endpoint
Network
Application and Cloud

Managed Detection & Response Market, By Deployment

On-Premises and Hosted

Managed Detection & Response Market, By Organization Size

SMEs and Large Enterprises

Managed Detection & Response Market, By Industry

Government and Defence
Manufacturing and Others

Managed Detection & Response 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 Managed Detection & Response 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 Managed Detection & Response Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Security Type (Endpoint, Network, Application and Cloud)
- 5.2.2. By Deployment (On-Premises and Hosted)
- 5.2.3. By Organization Size (SMEs and Large Enterprises)
- 5.2.4. By Industry (Government and Defence, Manufacturing and Others)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Managed Detection & Response Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Security Type
- 6.2.2. By Deployment
- 6.2.3. By Organization Size
- 6.2.4. By Industry
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Deployment
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Industry
- 6.3.2. Canada Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Deployment
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Industry
- 6.3.3. Mexico Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Deployment
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Industry

7. Europe Managed Detection & Response Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Security Type
- 7.2.2. By Deployment
- 7.2.3. By Organization Size
- 7.2.4. By Industry
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Deployment
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Industry
- 7.3.2. France Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Deployment
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Industry
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Deployment
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Industry
- 7.3.4. Italy Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Deployment
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Industry
- 7.3.5. Spain Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Deployment
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Industry

8. Asia Pacific Managed Detection & Response Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Security Type
- 8.2.2. By Deployment
- 8.2.3. By Organization Size
- 8.2.4. By Industry
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Deployment
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Industry
- 8.3.2. India Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Deployment
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Industry
- 8.3.3. Japan Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Deployment
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Industry
- 8.3.4. South Korea Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Deployment
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Industry
- 8.3.5. Australia Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Deployment
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Industry

9. Middle East & Africa Managed Detection & Response Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Security Type
- 9.2.2. By Deployment
- 9.2.3. By Organization Size
- 9.2.4. By Industry
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Deployment
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Industry
- 9.3.2. UAE Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Deployment
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Industry
- 9.3.3. South Africa Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Deployment
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Industry

10. South America Managed Detection & Response Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Security Type
- 10.2.2. By Deployment
- 10.2.3. By Organization Size
- 10.2.4. By Industry
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Deployment
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Industry
- 10.3.2. Colombia Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Deployment
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Industry
- 10.3.3. Argentina Managed Detection & Response 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 Security Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Deployment
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Organization Size
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Industry

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 Managed Detection & Response 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. CrowdStrike, 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. Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
15.3. FireEye, Inc.
15.4. Rapid7, Inc.
15.5. Cisco Systems, Inc.
15.6. AT&T Cybersecurity
15.7. Secureworks Corp.
15.8. IBM Corporation
15.9. Arctic Wolf Networks, Inc.
15.10. SentinelOne, Inc.