Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast Segmented By Component (Solutions and Services), By Deployment Type (Cloud-based and On-premise), By Solution Type (Workstations, Mobile Devices, Servers, and Point of Sale Terminals), By Organization Size (Small and Medium Enterprises, and Large Enterprises), By End-User Industry (BFSI, IT and Telecom, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Retail, Other), By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 6.80 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	17.48%
Fastest Growing Segment	Cloud-Based
Largest Market	Asia Pacific
Market Size (2031)	USD 17.88 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market will grow from USD 6.80 Billion in 2025 to USD 17.88 Billion by 2031 at a 17.48% CAGR. Endpoint Detection and Response constitutes a category of cybersecurity solutions designed to continuously monitor endpoint devices to identify and analyze threat patterns for immediate remediation. The primary drivers fueling the market include the escalating frequency of complex ransomware attacks and the permanent shift toward remote work models which have significantly expanded the organizational attack surface beyond traditional perimeters. Furthermore, stringent global data protection regulations are compelling enterprises to implement these continuous monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance and mitigate financial liability.

However, a significant challenge impeding broader market expansion is the acute shortage of skilled security analysts required to interpret the complex telemetry data these systems generate. This talent deficit creates operational bottlenecks and limits the ability of organizations to fully leverage the capabilities of advanced defense tools. According to ISC2, in 2024, the global cybersecurity workforce gap reached approximately 4.8 million professionals, highlighting the critical disparity between the demand for security expertise and the available personnel needed to support such technologies.

Key Market Drivers

The escalation of advanced cyber threats and ransomware attacks serves as a primary catalyst for the adoption of Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions. Adversaries are increasingly employing automated techniques that outpace conventional defenses, necessitating systems capable of real-time behavioral analysis and rapid containment. The speed at which threat actors can move laterally within a network highlights the insufficiency of manual intervention and the requirement for automated remediation to prevent extensive system compromise. According to CrowdStrike, February 2024, in the '2024 Global Threat Report', the average breakout time for eCrime adversaries dropped to just 62 minutes, underscoring the narrow window organizations have to neutralize intrusions before significant damage occurs.

Simultaneously, the proliferation of enterprise mobile and Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) adoption is expanding the attack surface, compelling organizations to extend monitoring to a diverse array of endpoints. As employees access corporate data through personal and mobile interfaces, these devices often lack the robust security controls found on traditional workstations, making them attractive entry points for spyware and evasion malware. According to Zscaler, June 2024, in the '2024 Mobile, IoT, and OT Threat Report', spyware attacks targeting mobile devices surged by 111 percent over the previous year, necessitating specialized EDR capabilities for mobile environments. The financial stakes of failing to secure these endpoints are severe, further driving market investment. According to IBM, in 2024, the global average cost of a data breach reached USD 4.88 million, incentivizing firms to bolster their endpoint resilience.

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Key Market Challenges

The scarcity of qualified security professionals acts as a substantial restraint on the growth of the Endpoint Detection and Response market. These systems generate high volumes of telemetry data that require constant human analysis to distinguish between false positives and actual security incidents. When organizations lack sufficient personnel to interpret this data, they encounter operational bottlenecks that reduce the effectiveness of the software. Consequently, businesses often hesitate to invest in or expand their detection capabilities because purchasing the technology without the necessary workforce to manage it leads to resource waste rather than improved security posture.

This workforce limitation directly affects market revenue by slowing down the adoption rate of detection platforms among enterprises. The inability to fully staff security operations centers means that many organizations cannot leverage the full functionality of these tools. According to ISACA, in 2024, 59 percent of organizations reported that their cybersecurity teams were significantly or somewhat understaffed. This persistent deficit forces companies to limit their reliance on data-intensive solutions, thereby dampening the overall demand for endpoint monitoring products.

Key Market Trends

The Rising Enterprise Preference for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Service Models is fundamentally reshaping the market as organizations seek to bridge the gap between complex security requirements and limited internal resources. Rather than deploying and managing EDR tools in-house, enterprises are increasingly outsourcing threat monitoring, investigation, and incident resolution to specialized providers who can ensure continuous 24/7 coverage. This shift allows businesses to operationalize advanced defense capabilities immediately without the significant operational burden of recruiting and retaining a full security operations center workforce. According to Sophos, January 2025, in the 'Sophos MDR Defends 26,000 Customers Worldwide with New Enhancements' press release, the company reported that its Managed Detection and Response customer base grew by 37 percent in 2024, reflecting the surging global demand for expert-led security services to support internal teams.

Simultaneously, the Expansion of EDR Coverage to Include Internet of Things (IoT) and Operational Technology Devices is gaining momentum as industrial environments increasingly converge with corporate IT networks. Security leaders are moving to consolidate oversight, extending endpoint visibility beyond traditional workstations to secure vulnerable industrial control systems and connected devices that were previously air-gapped or unmonitored. This integration ensures a unified defense posture across the entire digital and physical estate, significantly reducing the blind spots that adversaries exploit to pivot from IT networks into critical infrastructure. According to Fortinet, July 2025, in the '2025 State of Operational Technology and Cybersecurity Report', 52 percent of organizations now place OT security under the responsibility of the CISO, up from just 16 percent in 2022, underscoring the strategic imperative to centralize security management across all asset types.

Segmental Insights

The Cloud-Based segment is currently the fastest-growing category in the Global Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) market, largely driven by the extensive transition to remote and hybrid work environments. Organizations are rapidly adopting cloud-hosted solutions to bypass the substantial capital expenditures and maintenance burdens required by on-premise infrastructure. This deployment model provides essential scalability, allowing businesses to extend real-time threat monitoring to distributed endpoints without geographical constraints. Furthermore, the operational flexibility of cloud-based architectures supports seamless updates and rapid deployment, making them the preferred choice for enterprises focused on agile and cost-effective security management.

Regional Insights

The Asia Pacific region currently commands the Global Endpoint Detection and Response market as the leading driver of growth and adoption, fueled by aggressive digital transformation initiatives and a proliferation of connected endpoints. This regional dominance is reinforced by stringent government mandates, such as the cybersecurity frameworks established by the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, which compel enterprises to adopt rigorous defense measures. Additionally, the escalating frequency of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting burgeoning digital infrastructures in major economies like India and China has accelerated the widespread deployment of advanced detection solutions, solidifying the region's position at the forefront of market expansion.

Recent Developments

• In October 2025, Trellix released its latest CyberThreat Report, which detailed the convergence of nation-state espionage and financially motivated cybercrime. The research highlighted a significant increase in the use of AI-powered malware and self-replicating supply-chain worms by threat actors. The Trellix Advanced Research Center observed that the industrial sector was the most targeted, with ransomware groups increasingly focusing on critical infrastructure. The report also identified a fragmentation in the ransomware ecosystem, with new dominant groups emerging. Researchers emphasized the need for organizations to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defenses to counter these self-adapting threats that blend espionage and ransomware tactics.
• In August 2024, SentinelOne launched its Singularity Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Singularity MDR + DFIR services. These new offerings integrated the company’s AI-powered Singularity Platform with expert security operations to provide comprehensive protection across endpoints, identities, and cloud workloads. The service was designed to assist resource-constrained organizations in staying ahead of complex cyber threats by offering 24/7 managed protection. The Vice President of Managed Detection and Response at SentinelOne emphasized that the solution provided peace of mind through round-the-clock security and maximized return on investment. The launch aimed to scale security operations efficiently while ensuring robust defense against sophisticated attacks.
• In May 2024, CrowdStrike expanded its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to enhance incident response and managed detection capabilities. The collaboration integrated the CrowdStrike Falcon platform with Google Cloud’s Security Operations to support Mandiant’s services. This partnership focused on leveraging Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR), and exposure management solutions to protect against modern cloud threats. A CrowdStrike executive highlighted that the single-platform architecture delivered superior protection and faster deployment. The alliance aimed to provide holistic security solutions that eliminated complexity and served as a force multiplier for security and DevOps teams protecting multi-cloud environments.
• In April 2024, Sophos announced a strategic collaboration with Tenable to introduce a new vulnerability and attack surface management service. This offering combined Tenable’s exposure management technology with the threat expertise of Sophos Managed Detection and Response (MDR) to identify and remediate external exposures. The service provided organizations with critical attack surface visibility, continuous risk monitoring, and vulnerability prioritization to prevent cyberattacks. A senior executive at Sophos stated that the solution aimed to help organizations manage urgent security challenges by identifying often-overlooked vulnerabilities in external assets. The partnership enabled customers to reduce cyber risk by anticipating attacks and patching vulnerabilities before exploitation.

Key Market Players

• Cisco Systems Inc.
• CrowdStrike, Inc.
• Broadcom Inc.
• Cybereason Inc.
• Deep Instinct Ltd.
• Fortra, LLC
• FireEye, Inc.
• OpenText Corporation
• McAfee, LLC

By Component	By Deployment Type	By Solution Type	By Organization Size	By End-User Industry	By Region
Solutions and Services	Cloud-based and On-premise	Workstations Mobile Devices Servers Point of Sale Terminals	Small and Medium Enterprises Large Enterprises	BFSI IT and Telecom Manufacturing Healthcare Retail Other	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market, By Component:

• Solutions and Services

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market, By Deployment Type:

• Cloud-based and On-premise

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market, By Solution Type:

• Workstations
• Mobile Devices
• Servers
• Point of Sale Terminals

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market, By Organization Size:

• Small and Medium Enterprises
• Large Enterprises

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market, By End-User Industry:

• BFSI
• IT and Telecom
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Other

• Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) Market, By Region:

• North America
• United States
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• France
• United Kingdom
• Italy
• Germany
• Spain
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia
• South Korea
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Colombia
• Middle East & Africa
• South Africa
• Saudi Arabia
• UAE