Network Detection and Response Market Report 2026

The network detection and response market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.18 billion in 2025 to $4.59 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing frequency of network-based cyberattacks, limited visibility into east-west network traffic, reliance on signature-based intrusion detection systems, growth of enterprise digital infrastructure complexity, lack of real-time threat detection capabilities in traditional security tools.

The network detection and response market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $6.71 billion by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising adoption of ai-powered cybersecurity solutions, expansion of hybrid and multi-cloud environments, increasing demand for real-time threat intelligence integration, growing implementation of zero trust security frameworks, surge in advanced persistent threat (apt) sophistication. Major trends in the forecast period include ai-driven behavioral network anomaly detection for real-time threat identification, machine learning-based encrypted traffic analysis for hidden threat discovery, zero trust network architecture integration with ndr platforms, cloud-native ndr deployment for hybrid and multi-cloud security visibility, extended detection and response (xdr) convergence with network security analytics.

The rising frequency of advanced cyberattacks is expected to drive the growth of the network detection and response market in the coming years. Advanced cyberattacks are sophisticated and persistent digital threats that utilize methods such as ransomware, zero-day exploits, phishing, and coordinated intrusion campaigns to evade traditional security measures and compromise organizational networks. The increase in advanced cyberattacks is driven by rapid digital transformation, broader cloud adoption, and escalating geopolitical cyber activities. As organizations encounter more persistent and complex attack patterns, the demand for advanced security solutions capable of continuous monitoring and real-time threat detection has grown significantly. Network detection and response solutions address this requirement by analyzing network traffic, detecting anomalous activities, and enabling rapid investigation and containment of threats before they intensify. For instance, in October 2025, according to the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA), a Belgium-based cybersecurity agency, its Threat Landscape 2025 report stated that 4,875 cybersecurity incidents were recorded between July 2024 and June 2025, with ransomware, phishing, and vulnerability exploitation identified as the most common attack methods. Therefore, the rising frequency of advanced cyberattacks is driving the growth of the network detection and response market.

Leading companies operating in the network detection and response (NDR) market are increasingly emphasizing the development of advanced threat hunting capabilities, such as proactive network threat analytics platforms, to improve detection accuracy, reduce dwell time, and strengthen real-time incident response. These capabilities utilize behavioral analytics, machine learning, and threat intelligence to proactively identify suspicious patterns in network traffic instead of relying solely on automated alerts. For instance, in January 2024, Cisco Systems, Inc., a US-based technology company, introduced enhancements to its Cisco Secure Network Analytics platform by expanding its threat hunting capabilities with features including advanced behavioral analysis, encrypted traffic analytics, and automated detection workflows. These advancements improve visibility across hybrid environments and integrate with broader security operations tools, enabling faster detection, streamlined investigations, and more coordinated incident response.

In July 2025, Darktrace, a UK-based cybersecurity company, acquired Mira Security for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Darktrace strengthened its network detection and response (NDR) capabilities by improving encrypted traffic visibility, enhancing decryption performance, and expanding network detection across hybrid environments. The acquisition also supported deeper integration of AI-driven threat detection and response capabilities within enterprise networks. Mira Security is a US-based provider of network traffic visibility solutions.

Major companies operating in the network detection and response market are Vectra AI Inc, Keysight Technologies Inc, IronNet Inc, Sangfor Technologies, Progress Software Corporation, Darktrace Plc, Hillstone Networks, Secureworks Corps, Cybereason Plc, Radware Ltd, NSFOCUS Technologies Group Co. Ltd., Corelight Inc, NIKSUN Inc, ExtraHop Inc, GREYCORTEX SP. Z O. O., Exeon Analytics GmbH, Stellar Cyber Inc, Gatewatcher, Plixer International Inc., Lumu Technologies Inc., MixMode Inc.

North America was the largest region in the network detection and response market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the network detection and response market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the network detection and response market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The network detection and response market includes revenues earned by entities through the provision of network detection and response solutions and services that monitor, analyze, and respond to suspicious network activities and cyber threats. These solutions help organizations identify malicious behavior, investigate security incidents, and take automated or manual response actions to protect network infrastructure. 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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