Managed Security Services Market Report 2026

The managed security services market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $38.55 billion in 2025 to $44.85 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising frequency of cyberattacks, growing complexity of enterprise IT environments, increasing regulatory compliance requirements, shortage of in-house cybersecurity expertise, expansion of cloud computing adoption.

The managed security services market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $80.42 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for zero trust security models, rising adoption of AI-driven security operations, expansion of remote workforce security needs, growing investments in cloud-native security services, increasing outsourcing of security operations centers. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of managed detection and response services, rising demand for cloud-based security management, growing focus on proactive threat intelligence services, expansion of endpoint and network security outsourcing, enhanced integration of compliance and risk management solutions.

The increase in cybercrime activities is expected to propel the growth of the managed security services market. Cybercrime refers to criminal activities conducted via computers or the internet, posing significant risks to organisations of all sizes. Its rise is driven by factors such as expanded remote working, broader cloud adoption, and increasingly sophisticated threat actors targeting enterprise networks. The managed security services market addresses these challenges by providing outsourced expertise, continuous monitoring, and rapid response capabilities to defend against evolving cyber threats. For instance, in April 2025, the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation reported that the 2024 Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) recorded losses exceeding US $16 billion, representing a 33% increase compared to 2023. Therefore, the surge in cybercrime is driving the growth of the managed security services market.

To maintain their competitive position, major companies in the managed security services sector are actively introducing innovative products. Managed security services (MSS) involve cybersecurity services delivered by third-party vendors to monitor, manage, and respond to security threats on behalf of organizations. For instance, in August 2023, Schneider Electric, a France-based company specializing in digital automation and energy management, launched managed security services tailored for operational environments. This product addresses the growing cyber threats in digital and operational contexts, helping clients implement robust cybersecurity processes and proactively manage risks.

In November 2023, SonicWall, a US-based cybersecurity company, acquired Solutions Granted, Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition strengthens SonicWall's commitment to its valued partners and broadens its portfolio to encompass U.S.-based Security Operations Center services (SOCaaS), Managed Detection and Response (MDR), and various other managed services specifically designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs). Solutions Granted, Inc. is a US-based managed security service provider (MSSP) that offers top-tier cybersecurity solutions to numerous MSPs.

Major companies operating in the managed security services market are International Business Machines Corporation; Cisco Systems Inc.; Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation; Secureworks Inc.; BT Managed Security Solutions; Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.; Wipro Limited; Accenture plc; DXC Technology Company; Lumen Tech Inc.; BAE Systems plc; Nuspire; Fujitsu Limited; HCL Technologies Limited; Trustwave Holdings Inc.; Fortinet Inc.; Verizon Communications Inc.; Tata Consultancy Services Limited; Capgemini SE; Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited; Infosys Limited; Orange S. A.; Foresite MSP LLC; Herjavec Group; NTT Europe Ltd.; Armor Defense Inc.

North America was the largest region in the managed security services market in 2025. The regions covered in the managed security services market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the managed security services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs are impacting the managed security services market by increasing costs associated with imported security hardware, network appliances, encryption modules, and specialized monitoring infrastructure required for service delivery. Enterprises in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported cybersecurity appliances and data center infrastructure, while Asia-Pacific faces pricing pressure on service deployment costs. These tariffs are contributing to higher service pricing and longer contract negotiation cycles. However, they are also encouraging greater adoption of cloud-based and software-defined security services, reducing dependence on physical hardware and supporting long-term service scalability.

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Managed security services involve proactive security measures provided by third-party vendors, tailored to the specific security needs and evolving threat landscape of an organization.

The main types of managed security services encompass network security, terminal security, application security, and cloud security. Network security involves policies, processes, and practices to prevent, detect, and monitor unauthorized access, misuse, modification, or denial of a computer network and its accessibility. These services can be deployed on-premise or in the cloud, catering to organizations of various sizes, including large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Managed security services find applications in intrusion detection and prevention, threat prevention, distributed denial of services, firewall management, end-point security, and risk assessment across industries such as BFSI, government and defense, retail, manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, IT and telecom, and other sectors.

The managed security services market includes revenues earned by entities by providing security services such as managing firewalls, monitoring and handling of interference detection systems, intrusion detection, scanning, and anti-virus services, 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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