5G Security Market Report 2025

The 5G security market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $9.65 billion in 2024 to $11.29 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to identity and access management emphasis, virtualization and cloud-native infrastructure, zero trust security models, shift to edge computing.

The 5G security market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $22.83 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rapid 5G network expansion, growing IoT integration, escalating cyber threats, regulatory emphasis on security, edge computing security demands. Major trends in the forecast period include development of identity and access management solutions, virtualization and cloud security, ai and ml-powered threat detection, zero trust security models, edge computing security.

The rise in cyber-attacks is expected to drive the growth of the 5G security market moving forward. A cyber-attack refers to an assault on a single computer, a network, or multiple systems by hackers using one or more computers. 5G security offers benefits such as protection against spoofing and anti-tracking measures, which leads to an increased demand for 5G security solutions as cyber-attacks rise. For example, in April 2023, according to the Government of the United Kingdom, the Cyber Security Breaches Survey conducted in the winter of 2022/23 revealed that UK businesses experienced approximately 2.39 million cases of cybercrime, alongside around 49,000 fraud incidents linked to cybercrime over the past year. Additionally, charities reported about 785,000 cybercrime incidents during this time. Therefore, the growing number of cyber-attacks is fueling the demand for 5G security solutions.

The increasing count of internet users is poised to fuel the expansion of the 5G security market moving forward. Internet users encompass individuals who have accessed the web within the preceding three months. The role of 5G security is pivotal in safeguarding these users by providing robust defenses against cyber threats, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data transmissions, and establishing secure connectivity. For example, as highlighted in the Canadian Internet Use Survey 2022 by Statistics Canada in July 2023, internet usage among Canadians aged 15 and above surged from 92% in 2020 to 95% in 2022. Notably, individuals aged 75 and above exhibited the most significant upsurge, rising from 62% in 2020 to 72% in 2022. Consequently, the burgeoning count of internet users constitutes a driving force behind the expansion of the 5G security market.

Technological advancements represent a pivotal trend gaining traction within the realm of 5G security. Leading companies in the 5G security domain prioritize the development of novel technological solutions to fortify their market positioning. For instance, in February 2022, Palo Alto Networks, a US-based enterprise specializing in 5G security, introduced Cortex XSIAM, heralded as the inaugural AI-powered SOC platform deployed by security organizations. This groundbreaking platform promises to revolutionize security operations by enabling organizations to construct an intelligent data foundation and identify emerging threats across their entire security infrastructure. By collecting granular data and alerts, Cortex® XSIAM drives machine learning for autonomously responding to the detection of highly sophisticated, emergent threats.

Leading enterprises within the 5G security market are intensifying their efforts towards the development of pioneering technologies, notably cybersecurity solutions, to secure a competitive advantage in the market landscape. Cybersecurity solutions encompass tools and services pivotal in assisting organizations to safeguard their networks, systems, and data from potential cyber threats. For instance, in February 2023, Atos, a France-based information system company, unveiled its latest security offering, 5Guard. This innovative solution is tailored to furnish advanced security measures to entities deploying private 5G networks and telecommunications operators. Atos' commitment lies in delivering top-tier security for 5G implementations, addressing critical security requisites inherent in the deployment of 5G networks. The 5Guard offering aims to meet the escalating demand for robust security solutions within the dynamic framework of evolving 5G technology. It aims to equip organizations and telecom operators with the confidence and resilience needed to deploy 5G networks while fortifying defenses against potential security threats.

In July 2024, Accenture plc, a multinational professional services company based in Ireland, acquired Fibermind Srl for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is intended to strengthen Accenture’s telecommunications capabilities by offering comprehensive fiber and mobile 5G network services, utilizing advanced technologies, and incorporating skilled professionals to foster innovation and enhance service delivery across multiple industries. Fibermind Srl, an Italy-based construction engineering firm, contributes to 5G security by delivering high-performance fiber optic solutions crucial for secure and reliable data transmission.

Major companies operating in the 5G security market are Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson, Palo Alto Networks Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Allot Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., A10 Networks, Nokia Networks, F5 Networks Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., Spirent Communications PLC, Fortinet Inc., Mobileum Inc., Trend Micro Inc., Radware Inc., Riscure B.V., G+D Mobile Security, China Mobile Ltd., Cloudflare Inc., DigitCert Inc., Infineon Technologies AG, ZTE Corporation, Akamai Technologies Inc., Colt Technology Services Group Limited, CLAVISTER, AT&T Inc., Avast Software s.r.o., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., ForgeRock Inc., Positive Technologies, Thales Group, Symantec Enterprise, McAfee Corp.

North America was the largest region in the 5G security market in 2024. The regions covered in the 5g security market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the 5g security market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

5G security pertains to security controls designed to manage various threats, including enhanced subscriber identity protection through new mutual authentication capabilities and additional security measures. The development of 5G security has been tailored to address the security challenges faced in current 4G/3G/2G networks.

The key components of 5G security encompass solutions and services. Solutions are focused on securing interconnections between 5G networks, ensuring secure interoperability services (both backward and forward compatibility), and securing connections on different 5G slices, thereby maintaining Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE). The target organizations for 5G security include both large enterprises and small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Deployment types can be on-premises or cloud-based. Various applications are associated with 5G security, including virtual and augmented reality, connected automotive, smart manufacturing, smart cities, and others. These applications find application across different industry verticals such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, automotive and transportation, Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), and others.

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The 5G security market includes revenues earned by entities by providing improved cryptography, enhanced secure roaming, malware protection, virus and threat protection 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).

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