Patch Management Global Market Report 2024

The patch management market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.75 billion in 2023 to $0.86 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. The growth observed in the historic period can be attributed to several factors, including a growing emphasis on software security, increased integration with vulnerability management systems, rising adoption of cloud services, and the growing importance of prioritizing patches to address security vulnerabilities and enhance system reliability.

The patch management market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.46 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.3%. Forecasted growth in the upcoming period is driven by several factors, including the expansion of remote workforces, increasing complexity of IT environments, integration with security orchestration platforms, and the demand for hybrid deployment models to accommodate diverse infrastructures. Major trends expected in the forecast period include a focus on IoT device security, the adoption of predictive analytics for proactive threat detection, enhancements in supply chain security, efforts to ensure regulatory compliance, and the implementation of zero-trust security models to mitigate risks effectively.

The patch management market is poised for significant growth, driven by the increasing frequency of cyber threats that pose risks to digital assets and information systems. Cyber threats, characterized by malicious activities or incidents targeting the confidentiality or availability of digital assets, are on the rise due to global connectivity and insufficient awareness about cybersecurity risks among individuals and organizations. Patch management plays a crucial role in mitigating cyber risks by promptly addressing software vulnerabilities, thereby preventing exploitation by attackers and enhancing overall cybersecurity resilience. For instance, in Australia, the Australian Cyber Security Centre reported over 76,000 cybercrime reports in the financial year 2021-22, representing a nearly 13% increase compared to the previous fiscal year. This upward trend underscores the urgent need for effective patch management solutions to safeguard against cyber threats.

Key players in the patch management market are focusing on developing innovative technologies tailored to address the evolving cybersecurity needs of organizations, particularly in industrial automation environments. One such innovation is patch management technology for distributed control systems (DCS), which involves the systematic process of identifying and deploying software patches and updates to secure and optimize the performance of DCS systems. For example, Emerson Electric Co., a US-based manufacturing company, launched an integrated patch management system designed to enhance cybersecurity on DeltaV distributed control systems (DCS) by managing patches from Windows and McAfee. This system enables administrators to quickly identify systems with pending updates, view relevant system impact information, and install patches individually or across multiple machines, thereby streamlining the patching process, reducing downtime costs, and enhancing overall cybersecurity posture.

In August 2021, Ivanti Inc., a US-based information technology and software solutions provider, acquired RiskSense, Inc. This acquisition aimed to bolster Ivanti's patch management capabilities by integrating RiskSense's expertise in risk-based vulnerability management. By providing organizations with a holistic view of vulnerabilities, Ivanti seeks to enhance its ability to prioritize and address security threats effectively, thereby strengthening its position in the patch management market and meeting the growing demand for comprehensive cybersecurity solutions.

Major companies operating in the patch management market are Microsoft Corporation, Dell Technologies Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, Cisco Systems, Broadcom Inc, VMware Inc, Gartner, Open Text Corporation, Micro Focus, BMC Software, Avast Software, SolarWinds Corporation, Progress Software Corporation, Ivanti, Freshworks Inc, Qualys Inc, ConnectWise Inc, Flexera, Kaseya Limited, HEAT Software, Automox Inc, GFI Software Ltd, Heimdal Security, SysAid Technologies Ltd, SecPod Technologies.

North America was the largest region in the patch management market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the patch management market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the patch management market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Patch management involves the systematic process of acquiring, testing, and deploying updates or patches to software applications, operating systems, and other digital assets within an organization's IT infrastructure. Patches are released by vendors to address security vulnerabilities, bugs, or performance issues, or to introduce new features. The primary aim of patch management is to address security vulnerabilities, software bugs, and performance issues identified in software products.

Key components of patch management include software and services. Software comprises programs and applications designed for specific tasks on a computer or electronic device, deployable on-premises or in the cloud, catering to organizations of various sizes such as small and medium-sized enterprises and large enterprises. It spans across verticals including banking, financial services, and insurance, information technology (IT) and telecommunications, healthcare, government and defense, retail, education, and others.

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The patch management market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as patch identification, managed security services, and consulting and professional services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The patch management market consists of sales of products including network devices, storage devices, patch deployment tools, and security appliances. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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