Container Security Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Offering (Solutions, Services), Deployment Mode, Organization Size, Application (Vulnerability Management, Identity & Access Management, Runtime Management), End-use Industry, and Geography - Global Forecast to 2031

The Container Security Market was valued at $2.33 billion in 2023. This market is expected to reach $12.75 billion by 2031 from an estimated $2.85 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 23.6% during the forecast period 2024-2031.

Container Security Market Size & Forecast

This market's growth is driven by the growing incorporation of AI and ML technologies in container security solutions, the increasing adoption of cloud-native microservices architectures, and rising vulnerabilities and cyberattacks in business operations. However, limited security budgets among SMEs and a shortage of trained professionals are expected to restrain the growth of this market.

The accelerating adoption of the zero-trust security model and progressive enhancement of vulnerability scanning tools and practices are expected to create market growth opportunities. However, frequent security patches and updates and the integration of container security solutions with legacy systems are major challenges for the players operating in this market. Moreover, the growing emphasis of container security solution providers on safeguarding the supply chain is a prominent market trend in the microalgae market.

Container Security Market Growth Drivers

Growing Incorporation of AI and ML Technologies in Container Security Solutions

In recent years, AI and ML technologies have been growingly integrated into container security solutions for threat detection, vulnerability management, and policy enforcement. In container security, AI and ML algorithms learn the behavior patterns of containerized applications and detect malicious activity, such as monitoring system calls, network traffic, and file access patterns. AI integration helps to scan container images for vulnerabilities and misconfigurations. Additionally, ML models help to predict potential vulnerabilities based on patterns and historical data, helping organizations address weaknesses before they are exploited. Moreover, ML technology is growingly integrated to adjust security policies based on behavior containers and threat landscape. This ensures that security policies are always aligned with the latest risks.

With the growing incorporation of AI and ML technologies in container security solutions, several companies are increasingly providing AI-based container security solutions to detect, prevent, and respond to security threats. For instance, in June 2024, SentinelOne, Inc. (U.S.) launched Singularity, a cloud workload security for serverless containers. This new offering is designed to provide real-time, AI-powered protection for containerized workloads running on AWS Fargate for Amazon ECS and Amazon EKS. This AI-driven security solution aims to extend robust protection to ephemeral cloud environments, which, despite their short-lived nature, pose substantial security risks. Such growing developments help increase the demand for AI and ML technologies for container security solutions during the forecast period.

Container Security Market Opportunities

Accelerating Adoption of the Zero Trust Security Model

The zero-trust security model is becoming increasingly important for container security for end-to-end encryption. The zero trust model helps to segment networks into smaller and isolated zones to minimize the impact of data breaches. In a container environment, this model creates microsegments into containers to avoid data breaches and help to isolate and secure the containers. Zero trust models integrate with Identity and Access Management practice, which helps containers verify the identity of containers, users, and services continuously rather than relying on static credentials. The container environment is always enforced with policies, and zero-trust security models include strict adherence to security policies and compliance requirements.

Additionally, the adoption of the Zero Trust model in container security involves a multifaceted approach that integrates micro-segmentation, least privilege access, continuous verification, encryption, and advanced threat detection. With the growing advantages of zero trust models, several companies are partnering to deliver Managed Security Services for containers. For instance, in February 2024, AccuKnox, Inc. (U.S.) partnered with Tata Elxsi, Inc. (U.S.) to integrate AccuKnox Zero Trust Intent-Driven Security Automation capabilities with its NEURON platform to deliver Managed Security Services to secure Cloud, Edge/IoT and 5G Assets for Telco Carriers and Enterprises. AccuKnox automatically generates policies for Pre-container instantiation as admission control guidelines. Such increasing developments and growing benefits help to increase the demand for zero-trust models in containers in the coming years.

Container Security Market Trends

Growing Emphasis of Container Security Solution Providers on Safeguarding the Supply Chain

The increasing emphasis on safeguarding the supply chain in container security reflects a growing awareness of the vulnerabilities associated with software supply chains. A containerized environment has a complex ecosystem of dependencies, images, and third-party components that are vulnerable to supply chain attacks. The container security solution includes automated scanning tools that inspect container images for known vulnerabilities. These tools check for security flaws in application code and base images. Thus, container security solution providers focus on defining and enforcing security policies for container images and supply chain components.

Moreover, container security solution providers are increasingly offering training and awareness programs to help organizations understand the risks associated with the software supply chain and implement best practices for mitigating these risks. Hence, several solution providers are launching container security for complete supply chain security. For instance, in August 2022, Cycode Ltd. (Israel), a leader in software supply chain security, launched a next-gen software composition analysis (SCA) solution and the expansion of its platform to add static application security testing (SAST) and container scanning. Cycode’s platform makes AppSec tools better through its Knowledge Graph, which provides the context of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to improve accuracy and reduce mean-time-to-remediation (MTTR). Thus, container security solution providers are increasingly focusing on safeguarding the supply chain through a combination of automated scanning, image signing, and runtime protection, which helps to increase the growth of container security during the forecast period.

Container Security Market Analysis: Key Findings

By Offering: In 2024, the Solutions Segment to Dominate the Container Security Market

Based on offering, the global container security market is segmented into solutions and services. In 2024, the solutions segment is expected to account for a larger share of over 74.0% of the global container security market. The segment's large market share is attributed to the growing adoption of container security solutions in businesses that allow development teams to move fast and deploy software efficiently. The rising integration of container security solutions to integrate CI/CD pipelines for security checks during the build and deployment process. Additionally, container security solutions help to reduce the risk of vulnerabilities from discrepancies between business environments.

Also, the solution segment is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period.

By Deployment Mode: In 2024, the Cloud-based Segment to Dominate the Container Security Market

Based on deployment mode, the global container security market is segmented into cloud-based and on-premise. In 2024, the cloud-based segment is expected to account for a larger share of over 56.0% of the global container security market. The segment's large market share is attributed to the growing adoption of cloud-based container security solutions to manage container security across multiple environments and regions and the rising integration of cloud-based solutions due to easy scale-up and scale-down based on the needs of containerized applications. Additionally, cloud-based container security solutions help with regular updates and patch management of security features and vulnerabilities without manual intervention.

Also, the cloud-based segment is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period.

By Organization Size: In 2024, the Large Enterprises Segment to Dominate the Container Security Market

Based on organization size, the global container security market is segmented into large enterprises and small & medium-sized enterprises. In 2024, the large enterprises segment is expected to account for the larger share of over 67.0% of the global container security market. The segment's large market share is attributed to the growing adoption of container security solutions in large enterprises for real-time monitoring of containerized applications for tracking container activity, network traffic, and interactions. Moreover, container security solutions help to automate compliance checks for industry standards and regulatory requirements.

However, the small and medium-sized enterprises segment is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This segment's growth is attributed to the growing adoption of container security solutions due to their pre-built security policies, which help SMEs implement security measures without extensive expertise. The rise in security solutions also helps SMEs reduce the risk of data breaches to protect business and customer data.

By Application: In 2024, the Vulnerability Management Segment to Dominate the Container Security Market

Based on application, the global container security market is segmented into configuration & compliance, identity & access management, vulnerability management, runtime management, compliance management, authentication management, infrastructure security management, access management, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) security. In 2024, the vulnerability management segment is expected to account for the largest share of over 28.0% of the global container security market. The segment's large market share is attributed to the growing adoption of container solutions in organizations to automate scanning container images to detect vulnerabilities and the rising use of security solutions to provide alerts and notifications about vulnerabilities that allow teams to take proactive measures to mitigate risks. Additionally, increasing the use of a unified dashboard to detect vulnerabilities across the container environment helps to assist in tracking and management.

However, the identity and access management segment is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. This segment's growth is attributed to the increasing use of container security to identify authorized users to gain access to multiple containerized applications and resources and the rising integration of container security to manage user access and permissions across all containerized applications and services. Additionally, container security solutions implement strict access controls and regularly review permissions to reduce the risk of privilege escalation and data breaches.

By End-use Industry: In 2024, the IT & Telecommunications Segment to Dominate the Container Security Market

Based on end-use industry, the global container security market is segmented into BFSI, IT & telecommunication, retail & e-commerce, healthcare & life science, manufacturing, government & public sector, aerospace & defense, energy & utilities, logistics, and other end-use industries. In 2024, the IT & telecommunications segment is expected to account for the largest share of over 24.0% of the global container security market. The segment's large market share is attributed to the growing use of container security solutions in IT & telecommunication to mitigate risks such as unauthorized access, data breaches, and malware infections and the rising use of security solutions in organizations that help to provide insight into container behavior and track suspicious activity.

However, the BFSI segment is expected to register a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is attributed to the growing use of container security solutions in BFSI to isolate sensitive data and applications, ensuring that critical financial and personal information remains secure. Moreover, BFSI increasingly uses container security solutions to scan container images for vulnerabilities and ensure that trusted images are used, mitigating the risk of supply chain attacks.

Geographical Analysis

In 2024, North America Region to Dominate the Container Security Market

In 2024, North America is expected to account for the largest share of over 38.0% of the global container security market. North America’s significant market share can be attributed to the growing popularity of microservices and digital transformation across enterprises in the region, increasing the needs of organizations aiming to protect their containerized environments. Moreover, in North America, industries are largely influenced by technological advancements, consumer preferences, and regulatory changes that need security solutions to mitigate risk, helping to increase the demand for container security solutions.

However, Asia-Pacific is expected to register the highest CAGR of over 25.0% during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is attributed to the growing adoption of container security solutions in various industries of APAC to safeguard against theft or tampering, ensure the integrity of the supply chain, and increase the Integration of vulnerability management applications by organizations to address cyber threats. Additionally, APAC organizations are accelerating their digital transformation initiatives, which include adopting cloud computing and containerization technologies.

Container Security Market: Key Companies

The report offers a competitive analysis based on an extensive assessment of the leading players’ product portfolios, geographic presence, and key growth strategies adopted in the last 3–4 years. Some of the key players operating in the container security market are Microsoft Corporation (U.S.), Google LLC (A Subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.) (U.S.), Cisco Systems, Inc. (U.S.), Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (Israel), Amazon.com, Inc. (U.S.), International Business Machines Corporation (U.S.), Tenable, Inc. (U.S.), Zscaler, Inc. (U.S.), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (U.S.), Broadcom Inc. (U.S.), Juniper Networks, Inc. (U.S.), Trend Micro Incorporated. (Japan), CrowdStrike Inc. (U.S.), Rapid7 LLC (U.S.), Qualys, Inc. (U.S.), McAfee, LLC (U.S.), Fidelis Security, LLC (U.S.), Sophos Ltd. (U.K.), Anchore, Inc. (U.S.), Docker, Inc. (U.S.), and Aqua Security Software Ltd. (Israel).

Container Security Industry Overview: Latest Developments from Key Industry Players

• In May 2024, Mend.io (Israel) and Sysdig, Inc. (U.S.) launched a solution to help developers, DevOps, and security teams accelerate secure software delivery from development to deployment. The new integration incorporates runtime context to provide users with superior, end-to-end, and risk-based vulnerability prioritization and remediation across development and production environments.
• In October 2023, AO Kaspersky Lab (Russia) launched a full-featured solution for containerized environments: Kaspersky Container Security (KCS). It secures containerized applications at all stages, from development to operation.

Container Security Market Research Summary

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