Messaging Security Market – Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Component (Solution and Services), By Deployment (On-premise and Cloud-based), By Mode of Communication (Instant Messaging and Email Messaging), By Industry (BFSI, Healthcare & Lifesciences, Media & Entertainment, Automotive & Manufacturing, Education, Retail & Ecommerce, Government and Others), By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size (2025)	USD 8.14 Billion
CAGR (2026-2031)	20.12%
Fastest Growing Segment	Education
Largest Market	North America
Market Size (2031)	USD 24.45 Billion

Market Overview

The Global Messaging Security Market is projected to grow from USD 8.14 Billion in 2025 to USD 24.45 Billion by 2031 at a 20.12% CAGR. Messaging security encompasses the technologies, policies, and integrated solutions designed to protect communication channels—such as email, instant messaging, and SMS—from unauthorized access, malware, and data theft. The primary drivers propelling market growth include the critical imperative to safeguard sensitive corporate information from organized cybercrime and the necessity to comply with rigorous global data privacy regulations. Unlike technological trends such as the adoption of generative AI, these drivers represent the fundamental operational risks that organizations must mitigate to ensure business continuity. According to the Anti-Phishing Working Group, in 2025, the volume of observed phishing attacks exceeded 1.1 million during the second quarter alone, underscoring the relentless scale of threats that necessitates robust defense mechanisms.

However, a significant challenge impeding broader market expansion is the technical conflict between ensuring user privacy through end-to-end encryption and the need for deep content inspection. Security vendors face considerable difficulty in scanning encrypted messages for malicious payloads without decrypting the data, which creates a deployment barrier for organizations prioritizing absolute privacy over invasive security measures.

Key Market Drivers

Escalating Frequency of Phishing and Business Email Compromise (BEC) Attacks acts as the primary catalyst propelling the Global Messaging Security Market. Threat actors are increasingly utilizing sophisticated, payload-less social engineering tactics that bypass traditional secure email gateways, necessitating the widespread adoption of behavioral analysis and AI-driven defense mechanisms. This surge in advanced threats is empirically evident; according to Abnormal Security, August 2024, in the 'H2 2024 Email Threat Report', business email compromise (BEC) attacks increased by more than 50% between the second half of 2023 and the first half of 2024. As these attacks evolve to exploit trusted relationships without using malicious links, organizations are compelled to invest in next-generation solutions capable of detecting anomalies in communication patterns and sender identity to prevent significant financial fallout.

Rapid Migration to Cloud-Based Messaging Infrastructure is fundamentally reshaping the market by dissolving the traditional network perimeter and elevating digital identity to the critical control point. As enterprises transition to collaborative platforms like Microsoft 365, the centralization of sensitive data creates a high-value target for cybercriminals, driving demand for integrated cloud email security (ICES) and robust identity protection. This vulnerability is highlighted by the sheer volume of automated threats; according to Microsoft, October 2024, in the 'Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2024', the organization blocked over 600 million identity attacks daily, emphasizing the scale of the challenge in cloud environments. Furthermore, the broader ecosystem faces intensifying pressure from infrastructure abuse; according to Fortra, December 2024, in its analysis of Cloudflare domain abuse, phishing campaigns leveraging legitimate Cloudflare domains more than doubled compared to the previous year, illustrating the complex threat landscape that market solutions must address.

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Key Market Challenges

The technical conflict between maintaining user privacy through end-to-end encryption and the necessity for deep content inspection creates a substantial barrier to the adoption of messaging security solutions. Organizations operating under strict privacy mandates often refuse to deploy security tools that require decrypting communications to detect threats, creating a blind spot in their defense architecture. This operational stalemate limits the addressable market for vendors, as they struggle to demonstrate the efficacy of their tools when they are effectively blinded by encryption protocols. Consequently, enterprises delay procurement decisions, fearing that available solutions will either violate data protection laws or fail to identify hidden risks within the encrypted traffic.

This inability to fully inspect communication channels allows malicious campaigns to bypass defenses with alarming success, further shaking confidence in available security measures. According to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance, in 2025, consumers worldwide lost an estimated $442 billion to scams, a figure that highlights the severe financial impact of threats that successfully evade detection. This magnitude of loss underscores the limitations of current security architectures that cannot penetrate encrypted channels without compromising privacy. As long as this dichotomy remains unresolved, the market faces a distinct ceiling on its expansion potential, with businesses forced to choose between compliance and visibility.

Key Market Trends

The integration of Generative AI for predictive threat analysis is rapidly becoming essential to counter the rise of sophisticated, AI-driven attacks. Security vendors are embedding large language models directly into defense architectures to analyze communication intent and context, enabling the pre-emptive identification of payload-less social engineering attempts that legacy signature-based systems miss. This technological shift is critical as automated threats escalate in efficacy; according to SlashNext, December 2024, in the '2024 Phishing Intelligence Report', credential phishing attacks surged by 703% in the second half of the year, a spike largely attributed to the availability of AI tools that allow attackers to craft highly convincing lures at scale.

Simultaneously, the expansion of coverage to unified collaboration platforms is reshaping the market as enterprise workflows migrate to environments like Microsoft Teams and Slack. As these platforms become central hubs for sensitive data exchange, they have emerged as prime targets for lateral movement and malware distribution, compelling vendors to extend API-based protection beyond the traditional email perimeter. The urgency of this trend is highlighted by the growing volume of non-email threats; according to Mimecast, March 2025, in the 'The State of Human Risk 2025' report, 44% of surveyed organizations confirmed observing a direct increase in threats delivered via collaboration tools over the preceding twelve months, underscoring the demand for integrated security layers.

Segmental Insights

The Education sector represents the fastest-growing segment within the Global Messaging Security Market, driven by the rapid institutional shift toward digital learning environments and remote administrative operations. As schools and universities increasingly rely on email and messaging platforms for daily communication, they have become prime targets for cyber threats, including ransomware and phishing attacks aimed at harvesting sensitive student data. This vulnerability, coupled with the need to adhere to rigorous data privacy mandates such as GDPR and FERPA, is compelling educational institutions to prioritize investments in secure communication infrastructure. Consequently, the sector is experiencing a surge in demand for protective measures to safeguard personally identifiable information and ensure operational continuity.

Regional Insights

North America maintains a leading position in the global messaging security market, driven by the widespread implementation of cloud-based communication platforms across enterprise sectors. This dominance is supported by a rigorous regulatory environment where authorities such as the Federal Communications Commission enforce strict measures against spam and fraudulent messaging. Consequently, organizations prioritize investment in compliance and threat prevention tools to mitigate risks associated with phishing and data breaches. The high concentration of major market vendors within the United States further strengthens the regional ecosystem, ensuring that businesses have immediate access to comprehensive security frameworks tailored to evolving digital threats.

Recent Developments

• In December 2025, Proofpoint completed the acquisition of Hornetsecurity, a specialist in Microsoft 365 security, in a transaction valued at $1.8 billion. This significant strategic move was intended to expand Proofpoint's reach into the small and medium-sized business market by leveraging Hornetsecurity's managed service provider-friendly offerings. The integration of the acquired company's technology sets the stage for enhanced protection capabilities tailored to smaller enterprises that face the same sophisticated threats as larger organizations. This development underscored Proofpoint's commitment to broadening its global messaging security footprint and delivering scalable defense mechanisms against evolving email-borne attacks.
• In August 2025, Abnormal Security launched an updated version of its Security Posture Management product specifically designed to safeguard Microsoft 365 environments. The new release leveraged artificial intelligence to continuously detect and prioritize risky misconfigurations that threat actors often exploit to bypass defenses. Key capabilities included automated prioritization of vulnerabilities based on their potential impact and actionable remediation guidance for security teams. This product launch addressed the critical need for improved visibility and control over complex cloud email settings, ensuring that organizations can effectively mitigate risks associated with accidental openings and fragmented ownership in their digital infrastructure.
• In August 2024, Mimecast completed the strategic acquisition of Aware, a leading AI-powered collaboration security platform. This collaboration was aimed at addressing the expanding human attack surface by integrating Aware's capabilities into Mimecast's Human Risk Management platform. The technology provides deep visibility and risk identification within unstructured data across popular collaboration tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams. By incorporating these features, Mimecast sought to deliver a more comprehensive solution that protects organizations from targeted attacks and insider threats within modern digital workplaces, extending security beyond traditional email environments.
• In April 2024, Check Point Software Technologies announced significant enhancements to its Harmony Email & Collaboration portfolio to bolster defenses against sophisticated cyber threats. The update introduced several advanced features, including a patented unified quarantine capability that streamlines email management for administrators and end-users. Additionally, the company integrated DMARC monitoring, archiving, and Smart Banners to provide comprehensive protection against phishing, malware, and business email compromise. These innovations were designed to deliver a unified security experience and improve preventative measures across communication channels, addressing the growing complexity of attacks targeting enterprise messaging infrastructure.

Key Market Players

• Cisco Systems, Inc.
• Broadcom Inc.
• Microsoft Corporation
• Proofpoint, Inc.
• Trend Micro Incorporated
• Barracuda Networks, Inc.
• Forcepoint LLC
• Mimecast Ltd.
• Fortinet, Inc.
• Sophos Ltd.

By Component	By Deployment	By Mode of Communication	By Industry	By Region
Solution Services	On-premise Cloud-based	Instant Messaging Email Messaging	BFSI Healthcare & Lifesciences Media & Entertainment Automotive & Manufacturing Education Retail & Ecommerce Government Others	North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Middle East & Africa

Report Scope:

In this report, the Global Messaging Security Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

• Messaging Security Market, By Component:

• Solution
• Services

• Messaging Security Market, By Deployment:

• On-premise
• Cloud-based

• Messaging Security Market, By Mode of Communication:

• Instant Messaging
• Email Messaging

• Messaging Security Market, By Industry:

• BFSI
• Healthcare & Lifesciences
• Media & Entertainment
• Automotive & Manufacturing
• Education
• Retail & Ecommerce
• Government
• Others

• Messaging Security 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