Market overview
The global managed security services market is worth USD 40.7 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 126 bn by 2036, growing at a 12.0% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Managed detection and response is the largest by service segment.
| Scope | Outsourced security operations delivered as a service: managed detection and response, managed firewall and network security, security monitoring and incident response retainers. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Technology |
| Value 2025 | USD 36.0 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 40.7 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 126 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 12.0% |
| Volume 2026 | 270 thousand contracts |
| Volume 2036 | 797 thousand contracts |
| Average price 2026 | USD 150,700 per contract |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Managed Security Services market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 40.7 bn |
| 2027 | USD 45.6 bn |
| 2028 | USD 51.0 bn |
| 2029 | USD 57.2 bn |
| 2030 | USD 64.0 bn |
| 2031 | USD 71.7 bn |
| 2032 | USD 80.3 bn |
| 2033 | USD 89.9 bn |
| 2034 | USD 101 bn |
| 2035 | USD 113 bn |
| 2036 | USD 126 bn |
Managed Security Services market segmentation
By service
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Managed detection and response | 30.0% | 45.3% | USD 12.2 bn | 16.7% |
| Managed network and firewall | 24.0% | 16.3% | USD 9.8 bn | 7.7% |
| Security monitoring (SOC as a service) | 22.0% | 19.6% | USD 8.9 bn | 10.7% |
| Vulnerability and risk management | 14.0% | 11.4% | USD 5.7 bn | 9.7% |
| Other | 10.0% | 7.4% | USD 4.1 bn | 8.7% |
By organisation size
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large enterprises | 55.0% | 48.5% | USD 22.4 bn | 10.6% |
| Medium enterprises | 25.0% | 26.4% | USD 10.2 bn | 12.6% |
| Small enterprises | 20.0% | 25.1% | USD 8.1 bn | 14.6% |
By delivery
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cloud-delivered | 52.0% | 62.0% | USD 21.2 bn | 14.0% |
| On-premises delivered | 30.0% | 22.0% | USD 12.2 bn | 8.6% |
| Hybrid | 18.0% | 16.0% | USD 7.3 bn | 10.7% |
By end use
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BFSI | 26.0% | 25.0% | USD 10.6 bn | 11.6% |
| Government and defence | 16.0% | 16.0% | USD 6.5 bn | 12.0% |
| Healthcare | 12.0% | 13.0% | USD 4.9 bn | 12.9% |
| IT and telecom | 18.0% | 17.0% | USD 7.3 bn | 11.4% |
| Retail | 10.0% | 10.0% | USD 4.1 bn | 12.0% |
| Energy and manufacturing | 18.0% | 19.0% | USD 7.3 bn | 12.6% |
By engagement model
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fully outsourced | 46.0% | 48.0% | USD 18.7 bn | 12.5% |
| Co-managed | 36.0% | 36.0% | USD 14.6 bn | 12.0% |
| Project-based | 18.0% | 16.0% | USD 7.3 bn | 10.7% |
Top 25 countries for managed security services by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 78.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 95.2%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 15.9 bn | 39.0% | USD 45.9 bn | 11.2% |
| 2 | United Kingdom | USD 2.8 bn | 7.0% | USD 9.0 bn | 12.2% |
| 3 | Japan | USD 2.4 bn | 6.0% | USD 7.1 bn | 11.2% |
| 4 | Germany | USD 2.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 6.4 bn | 12.2% |
| 5 | China | USD 2.0 bn | 5.0% | USD 7.1 bn | 13.3% |
| 6 | France | USD 1.6 bn | 4.0% | USD 5.2 bn | 12.3% |
| 7 | Canada | USD 1.4 bn | 3.5% | USD 4.5 bn | 12.3% |
| 8 | Australia | USD 1.2 bn | 3.0% | USD 3.9 bn | 12.4% |
| 9 | India | USD 1.2 bn | 3.0% | USD 5.9 bn | 17.1% |
| 10 | Netherlands | USD 1.0 bn | 2.5% | USD 3.2 bn | 12.0% |
| 11 | Spain | USD 781 mn | 1.9% | USD 2.6 bn | 12.7% |
| 12 | Italy | USD 720 mn | 1.8% | USD 2.1 bn | 11.4% |
| 13 | South Korea | USD 663 mn | 1.6% | USD 2.1 bn | 12.2% |
| 14 | Switzerland | USD 610 mn | 1.5% | USD 1.8 bn | 11.4% |
| 15 | Sweden | USD 561 mn | 1.4% | USD 1.7 bn | 11.4% |
| 16 | Singapore | USD 517 mn | 1.3% | USD 1.7 bn | 12.7% |
| 17 | Brazil | USD 476 mn | 1.2% | USD 1.7 bn | 13.7% |
| 18 | Mexico | USD 435 mn | 1.1% | USD 1.6 bn | 13.8% |
| 19 | Israel | USD 403 mn | 1.0% | USD 1.3 bn | 12.7% |
| 20 | Poland | USD 370 mn | 0.9% | USD 1.3 bn | 13.7% |
| 21 | United Arab Emirates | USD 342 mn | 0.8% | USD 1.2 bn | 13.7% |
| 22 | Saudi Arabia | USD 313 mn | 0.8% | USD 1.1 bn | 13.8% |
| 23 | Norway | USD 289 mn | 0.7% | USD 847 mn | 11.3% |
| 24 | Denmark | USD 264 mn | 0.7% | USD 783 mn | 11.5% |
| 25 | Belgium | USD 244 mn | 0.6% | USD 720 mn | 11.4% |
| Rest of world | USD 2.0 bn | 4.8% | USD 5.5 bn | 10.9% |
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- IBM
- Accenture
- Deloitte
- Verizon
- LevelBlue
- NTT Data
- CrowdStrike
- Palo Alto Networks
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- Sophos
- Rapid7
- Trustwave
- Kudelski Security
- Orange Cyberdefense
- Telefonica Tech
- Optiv
- eSentire
- BlueVoyant
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Expel
- Huntress
- Blackpoint Cyber
- Arctic Wolf
- Red Canary
- ReliaQuest
- Critical Start
- Binary Defense
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the managed security services market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 12.0% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by service, by organisation size, by delivery, by end use, by engagement model. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the managed security services market?
The global managed security services market is estimated at USD 36.0 bn in 2025 and USD 40.7 bn in 2026.
How fast will the managed security services market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 126 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 12.0% from 2026, an increase of USD 85.7 bn.
Which country is the largest market for managed security services?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 15.9 bn in 2026, 39.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 52.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 17.1% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which managed security services segment is largest?
In the by service split, Managed detection and response is the largest segment with 30.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading managed security services companies?
Global leaders include IBM, Accenture, Deloitte, Verizon.
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