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The container security market size is projected to increase by USD 3,910 million, at a CAGR of 26.66% between 2023 and 2028. The growth rate of the market depends on several factors, including a growing number of cyber threats among end-users, a high need to comply with regulatory policies and an increase in demand for cloud-based container security platforms. Container security is a set of tools, policies, and processes designed to improve the security capabilities of container applications by addressing the security and vulnerability issues raised by misconfigurations. A container application is also a self-contained, independent software unit that contains all internal code, allowing vendors to create an isolated infrastructure to run and test applications. Furthermore, in a snapshot in a virtual machine environment, docker security generates multiple layers of files that serve as instruments for building a docker container.
The report includes a comprehensive outlook on the market offering forecasts for the industry segmented by Deployment, which comprises cloud and on-premises. Additionally, it categorizes End-user into IT and telecom, BFSI, healthcare, retail, and others, and covers Region, including North America, APAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America. The report provides market size, historical data spanning from 2018 to 2022, and future projections, all presented in terms of value in USD million for each of the mentioned segments.
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The increase in demand for cloud-based container security platforms is notably driving market growth. Many vendors are offering cloud-based container security platforms to leverage the growing demand. Cloud-based solutions are less expensive than on-premises solutions. They do not require the actual installation of hardware and software, as they are maintained at the vendor's data center, from where they can be accessed by enterprises on a subscription basis. Enterprises pay a subscription fee for each device, which includes maintenance and system upgrades. Thus, the cloud-based model is very useful for SMEs, as it allows them to use application security solutions at a low cost.
Moreover, the deployment of a cloud-based application security solution is easier and less time-consuming than that of the on-premises application security solution. Hence, the return on investment is quicker in the cloud-based container security platform. Therefore, various vendors in this market are offering cloud-based container security platforms to cater to the growing demand from various sectors. The container security platform helps in detecting pervasive security vulnerabilities and enhances container security which will drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The emergence of product launches by market vendors is an emerging trend shaping market growth. The increasing threats of cyberattacks and data thefts are influencing organizations belonging to end-user industries such as BFSI, healthcare, telecommunications, government, and IT to adopt integrated security solutions, including container security solutions that can help mitigate risks. Prominent vendors in the container security market are increasingly developing and introducing new technologies and products in the market to stay ahead of their competitors.
For instance, in January 2021, Palo Alto Networks Inc. announced the launch of the next set of developments for workloads for Prisma Cloud, which will help to bolster host and container security for its end-users. The increasing development and launch of container security solutions with advanced technologies are expected to fuel the adoption of container security, which would subsequently support the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Integration issues in security platforms are a significant challenge hindering market growth. Organizations face integration issues in hardware and software while implementing cybersecurity solutions over existing platforms. These solutions offered by vendors may not be compatible with the existing setup of an organization. Though most security solutions currently available are stand-alone solutions, there may be integration issues while trying to integrate the solution with other security solutions.
Companies are limiting the deployment of customized solutions are they are not cost-effective and have limited requirements from the end-users. This is a major reason for integration issues, and standard products will have compatibility criteria for the hardware and existing software suits. This is discouraging organizations from implementing cyber security solutions, which is limiting the revenue flow in the market during the forecast period.
The market share growth by the cloud segment will be significant during the forecast period. With the increasing adoption of cloud computing, organizations are moving their applications and data to cloud platforms such as public, private, or hybrid clouds. However, this shift also introduces new security challenges and risks that need to be addressed. The cloud segment includes a range of solutions and services designed to safeguard cloud-based containerized applications from various threats, including unauthorized access, data breaches, malware attacks, and other vulnerabilities.
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The cloud segment was the largest and was valued at USD 270.00 million in 2018. The cloud segment of the market is expected to grow at a rapid rate as cloud-based container security offers quick deployment, improved flexibility and scalability, real-time data visibility, and customization capabilities. All such functionalities are offered by service providers with flexible payment options such as monthly subscriptions and the pay-as-you-go model. The global market for the cloud segment is driven by the growing adoption of cloud computing, the increasing number of cyber threats targeting cloud environments, and the need for regulatory compliance. The market includes various vendors ranging from established security companies to specialized cloud security providers, each offering a unique set of solutions and services that will help drive the growth of the cloud segment of the global container security market during the forecast period.
The global market is heavily dependent on the IT and telecom sectors. Businesses in the IT and telecom sectors are exposed to a variety of cybersecurity risks that have the potential to impair operations and damage sensitive data due to the growing dependence of these sectors on technology and communication. Geographically, because of the presence of significant technology and telecom enterprises, North America and Europe lead the global market for container security. However, because cloud, IoT, and mobile technologies are becoming more widely used in the region, Asia-Pacific is predicted to have tremendous growth in the forecast period. As organizations recognize the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect their digital assets against evolving threats, the IT and telecom segment in the market will witness substantial growth during the forecast period.
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North America is estimated to contribute 37% to the growth of the global market during the forecast period. Technavio's analysts have provided extensive insight into the market forecast, detailing the regional market trends and drivers influencing the market's trajectory throughout the forecast period. The market in North America is expected to grow at a steady rate during the forecast period. The key market in North America is the US. A few important factors contributing to the container security market growth in North America are the increased adoption of container security by end-user industries, the shift of conventional IT services to internet-based IT systems, growth of end-user industries, increased government initiatives for the implementation of container security, and the growing number of IT companies and IT start-ups. Although the saturating economic condition of the US is expected to hamper market trends and analysis, several government initiatives and regulations over the use of container security solutions are expected to fuel the demand for container security solutions in North America.
Furthermore, cyberattacks that have targeted the IT infrastructure of North America in the past were mobile malware, spear phishing, DDoS attacks, and e-mail-borne attacks. The increasing number of container security for defense organizations is also driving the demand for container security solutions in the region. The number of cyberattacks has increased significantly in the region, resulting in the rapid adoption of container security solutions in the defense industry. Such application of container security software will drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The market forecasting report includes the adoption lifecycle of the market research and growth, covering from the innovator’s stage to the laggard’s stage. It focuses on adoption rates in different regions based on penetration. Furthermore, the report also includes key purchase criteria and drivers of price sensitivity to help companies evaluate and develop their market growth and trends strategies.
Global Market Customer Landscape
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
Aqua Security Software Ltd. - The company offers container security such as Aqua DTA, Aqua Risk Explorer, and Aqua vShield. It scans container images based on a constantly updated stream of aggregate sources of vulnerability data.
Broadcom Inc. - The company offers container security such as VMware Carbon Black Container. They also enable continuous visibility, security, and compliance for the full lifecycle of containers and Kubernetes applications from development to production.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. - The company offers container security such as CloudGuard Container Security and Docker container security. It is fully automated Container Security integrated into DevOps pipelines, with security from build through runtime.
The market growth and forecasting report also includes detailed analyses of the competitive landscape of the market and information about 20 market companies, including:
The market analysis and report of qualitative and quantitative analysis of companies has been conducted to help clients understand the wider business environment as well as the strengths and weaknesses of key market players. Data is qualitatively analyzed to categorize companies as pure play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified; it is quantitatively analyzed to categorize companies as dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak.
The market research report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2018 to 2028
Container Security Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
Page number |
173 |
Base year |
2023 |
Historic period |
2018-2022 |
Forecast period |
2024-2028 |
Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 26.66% |
Market Growth 2024-2028 |
USD 3,910 million |
Market structure |
Fragmented |
YoY growth 2023-2024(%) |
26.06 |
Regional analysis |
North America, APAC, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and South America |
Performing market contribution |
North America at 37% |
Key countries |
US, China, Japan, UK, and Germany |
Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
Key companies profiled |
Anchore, Aqua Security Software Ltd., Broadcom Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., Docker Inc., Fortra LLC, International Business Machines Corp., Lacework, Microsoft Corp., Musarubra US LLC, Palo Alto Networks Inc., Qualys Inc., Rapid7 Inc., Sonatype Inc., Sophos Ltd., Sysdig Inc., Trend Micro Inc., and XenonStack |
Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, and Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
Customization purview |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Deployment
7 Market Segmentation by End-user
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
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