Edge Security Market

Edge Security Market Overview:

The global edge security market size was valued at USD 26,640 Million in 2024. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach USD 146,799.401 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 20.88% during 2025-2033. The growing requirement for real-time data protection at network perimeters and the increasing usage of connected devices and the Internet of Things (IoT), which make them more vulnerable to cyber threats, are the main factors driving the market. Organizations are forced to deploy strong edge security due to growing cloud migration, more stringent regulatory compliance, and an increase in cyberattacks. Additionally, the demand for low-latency processing, enhanced network visibility, and artificial intelligence (AI) powered threat detection fuels market global edge security market share, while enterprises seek scalable, cost-efficient, and automated edge security solutions.

Edge Security Market Trends:

Increasing Adoption of IoT and Connected Devices

The spread of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, smart sensors, and network-connected endpoints across various industries is a major enabler in the global edge security market trends. The more devices that connect to networks, the more entry points there are for cyberattacks, and conventional centralized security methods fall short. Edge security facilitates real-time monitoring and safeguarding directly at the network edge, reducing latency and preventing threats from reaching core systems. Manufacturing, healthcare, and smart cities are some of the industries highly dependent on IoT for operational productivity, data gathering, and automation, which subjects them to increased risk. Increasing amounts of data produced by devices present a need for localized security, guaranteeing compliance and business continuity. Organizations are therefore investing in edge security solutions in order to protect IoT environments and maintain trust in connected technologies.

Rising Cybersecurity Threats and Data Breaches

The escalating frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, including ransomware, phishing, and DDoS attacks, are significantly driving the global edge security market growth. In 2024, ransomware alone affected 59% of organizations, with total ransom payments exceeding $1 billion, highlighting the persistent and growing threat to distributed information technology (IT) infrastructures, cloud services, and remote work environments. As sensitive data becomes more dispersed, enterprises face increased vulnerability to breaches. Decentralized protection is provided by edge security solutions, which minimize downtime, costly data loss, and reputational harm by providing real-time threat detection, intrusion prevention, and data encryption at the network edge. Compliance mandates like GDPR and HIPAA further compel organizations to strengthen security perimeters. Edge security improves operational resilience and protects vital assets by utilizing AI and machine learning (ML) for anomaly detection, which guarantees rapid response to new threats.

Need for Low-Latency Processing and Real-Time Decision Making

Real-time processing of large datasets is necessary in today's applications in areas such as autonomous vehicles (AVs), industrial automation, and healthcare. Cloud-based security is too slow, causing latency that delays the detection of threats and reaction. Edge security solves this by using localized processing to analyze traffic, device activity, and potential threats immediately. For applications where even the smallest delay could compromise operational efficacy, safety, or service quality, this real-time capabilities is crucial. Moreover, edge security minimizes bandwidth consumption and reliance on centralized systems, making it more scalable and cost-saving. Organizations increasingly use AI-based analytics and threat mitigation at the edge to facilitate quick decision-making. The need for seamless, secure, and low-latency operations remains a key driver of investment in edge security solutions in most industries.

Edge Security Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on component, deployment mode, organization size, and end use.

Analysis by Component:

• Solutions
  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
  • Secure Web Gateways (SWG)
  • Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB)
  • Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS)
  • Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
  • Edge Firewalls/UTM Appliances
• Services
  • Professional Services
  • Managed Services

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the component. This includes solutions (secure access service edge (SASE), secure web gateways (SWG), cloud access security brokers (CASB), firewall-as-a-service (FWaaS), zero trust network access (ZTNA), and edge firewalls/UTM appliances) and services (professional services and managed services).

Analysis by Deployment Mode:

• On-Premises
• Cloud-Based

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the deployment mode have also been provided in the report. This includes on-premises and cloud-based.

Analysis by Organization Size:

• Large Enterprises
• Small and Medium Enterprises

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the organization size have also been provided in the report. This includes large enterprises small and medium enterprises.

Analysis by End Use:

• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Telecom & IT
• Energy & Utilities
• BFSI
• Transportation & Logistics
• Government & Defence
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use have also been provided in the report. This includes manufacturing, healthcare, retail, telecom & IT, energy & utilities, BFSI, transportation & logistics, government & defence, and others.

Regional Analysis:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Others
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East
• Africa

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (United States, and Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others), Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others), Middle East, and Africa.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report.

The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the edge security market with detailed profiles of all major companies, including:

• Akamai Technologies
• Broadcom Inc.
• Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
• Cisco Systems, Inc.
• Cloudflare, Inc.
• Forcepoint
• Fortinet, Inc.
• Palo Alto Networks
• Sophos Ltd.
• Zscaler, Inc.

Edge Security Market News:

• In August 2025, Eurotech launched the BoltGATE 10-14, a rugged, AI-ready edge gateway for rail, maritime, and harsh environments. Featuring certified durable hardware, integrated AI processing (2.3 TOPS), and advanced cybersecurity (TPM 2.0, TrustZone, IEC 62443-4-2), it enables secure, low-latency edge computing. The gateway supports LTE, GNSS, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, with cloud-ready features like zero-touch provisioning, OTA updates, and remote fleet management, simplifying global deployments for system integrators and OEMs.
• In July 2025, Wallarm launched its next-gen Security Edge, offering fast, low-latency API protection for AI apps and multi-cloud environments. It delivers real-time traffic visibility, mTLS encryption, and always-on availability, simplifying deployment while reducing cost and complexity. Organizations can quickly secure APIs, maintain uptime, and gain operational insights. Security Edge is now included in Wallarm’s free tier for up to 500,000 API requests per month, making enterprise-grade API security accessible to startups and developers.
• In April 2025, EDGE, through ORYXLABS, launched UNMASK, a cybersecurity solution designed to help law enforcement and national security agencies combat digital crime. UNMASK provides advanced threat detection, dark web monitoring, and intelligence tools to uncover malicious online activity and track covert operations. With seamless deployment, it enhances cyber resilience, enabling faster, informed responses to emerging threats while maintaining high standards of security and operational precision in complex digital environments.

Edge Security Market Report Coverage:

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the edge security market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the global edge security market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the global edge security industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.