Summary

Vulnerability management is a continuous, proactive, and often automated process that keeps the computer systems, networks, and enterprise applications safe from cyber attacks and data breaches. Vulnerability is the part of whole security management infrastructure that accounts for security policy, compliance and risk management. In 2024, the global vulnerability management market was valued at US$14.94 billion, and is probable to reach US$24.08 billion by 2030.

The rapid expansion of the modern attack surface has resulted in a significant increase in the number of security weaknesses and vulnerabilities. As a result, organizations are evolving their traditional vulnerability management program into a much broader exposure management strategy. Growing adoption of IoT and cloud trends, high monetary losses due to the dearth of these solutions, integration of latest technologies like artificial intelligence & machine learning with security and vulnerability management solutions are indicative for the future growth of these solutions. Moreover, rise in vulnerabilities across the world, hacker innovation, increasing number of assets that need to be scanned for vulnerabilities, and strict regulatory standard & data privacy compliances are some of the other key factors accountable to drive the growth of the security and vulnerability management market worldwide. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approx. 8% during the forecasted period of 2025-2030.

Market Segmentation Analysis:

By Type: According to the report, the global vulnerability management market is segmented into four types: content management, API vulnerabilities, IOT vulnerabilities and others. Content management segment acquired majority of share in the market in 2024, because of the increasing awareness of CMS security vulnerabilities among organizations, the increasing popularity of CMS platforms, such as Word Press, Drupal, and Joomla. Whereas, API vulnerabilities segment has the fastest CAGR, driven by a number of factors, including, increasing adoption of APIs, and complexity of APIs and lack of awareness of API vulnerabilities.

By Component: According to the report, the global vulnerability management market is segmented into two components: Solutions and Services. Solutions segment acquired majority of share in the market in 2024 due to the increase in the number of software components used in applications, rapid release cycles, increased focus on software supply chain security, increased complexity of software components, etc., have been the cause of growth for solution vulnerability management market. Whereas, services segment has the fastest CAGR because managed vulnerability management services providers also have the expertise and experience to help organizations implement and manage a comprehensive vulnerability management program.

By Industry Vertical: According to the report, the global vulnerability management market is segmented into five verticals: IT and telecom, retail, government and defense, BFSI and other verticals. IT and telecom segment acquired majority of share in the market in 2024 due to increased complexity of IT and telecom networks, increased reliance on cloud computing, increased frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks, growing adoption of IOT devices, etc. Whereas, BFSI segment has the fastest CAGR because of increasing adoption of cloud computing, increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), etc.

By Organization Size: Based on organization size, the market can be bifurcated into two segments: Large Enterprises and Small and Medium Enterprises. The large enterprises segment held a significant share of the global vulnerability management market due to their complex IT infrastructures, which require robust security measures against sophisticated cyber threats. With larger budgets, these organizations can invest in advanced vulnerability management solutions and are often subject to stricter regulatory compliance requirements. The increasing frequency of data breaches further compels large enterprises to prioritize security investments, leading them to adopt integrated solutions that enhance their overall security posture.

By Region: The report provides insight into the vulnerability management market based on the geographical operations, namely North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World. North America vulnerability management market enjoyed the highest market share in 2024, due to presence of major security and vulnerability management vendors and increasing investments in security management solutions by multiple enterprises. The US held the majority of share within North America. Security and vulnerability management solutions demand in the US is driven by factors such as increasing implementation of security solutions to bolster cyber security, rising investments in advanced security solutions across multiple industry verticals, changing data compliance regulations, etc.

In Asia Pacific, the frequency of cyber security assaults and BYOD data breaches is gradually increasing. The region is, therefore, favorable for the development and need for security and vulnerability management solutions. The increasing initiatives by the government and the related regulatory bodies to strengthen security is expected to fuel the adoption of the vendors' solutions over the forecast period.

Global Vulnerability Management Market Dynamics:

Growth Drivers: In recent years, the digital landscape has witnessed an exponential increase in the volume and complexity of cyber threats. This proliferation can be attributed to various factors, including the widespread adoption of digital technologies, interconnected systems, and the emergence of sophisticated hacking techniques. As the number of vulnerabilities continues to rise, organizations face heightened risks related to data breaches, system compromises, and financial losses. Further, the market is expected to increase due to rising number of risks, cybercrime, and cyber threats, rising OT/IOT and connected devices, augmenting spending on security of organizations, growing popularity of cloud-based vulnerability management solutions, regulations and data privacy, increasing cyber insurance requirements, etc.

Challenges: The market's expansion is projected to be hampered by high cost of installation, maintenance, and adoption of these solutions. Implementing robust vulnerability management systems requires substantial initial investment in specialized software, hardware, and skilled personnel. The expenses associated with licensing fees, integration with existing systems, and customization further contribute to the financial burden. The other challenges that vulnerability management market faces include security breaches due to internal vulnerabilities, etc.

Trends: One of the most distinct and pervasive trends observed in the global vulnerability management market is integration of AI and ML with vulnerability management solutions. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are being used to develop new and more effective vulnerability management solutions. The infusion of AI and ML in vulnerability management supports IT experts with deep risk insights based on the most critical and legitimate vulnerabilities. Thus, creating demand for the market. More trends in the market are believed to augment the growth of vulnerability management market during the forecasted period include, vulnerability management as a service (VaaS), integration of advanced technologies, vulnerability evolution to exposure management, etc.

Impact Analysis of COVID-19 and Way Forward:

The pandemic of COVID-19 has had positive impact on vulnerability management. Enterprises and businesses across the world went completely digital, and this created major demand for online and cloud-based infrastructure to accommodate this rapid change. As more businesses and enterprises function on the cloud, their vulnerability increases, and this subsequently drives demand for multiple security and vulnerability assessments that ensure the safety of enterprise data. The COVID-19 pandemic compelled companies of different sizes to adopt remote working model by allowing the employees to work from their homes in order to prevent the risk of getting infected from the coronavirus. This increased awareness drove the demand for advanced vulnerability management tools and services.

Competitive Landscape and Recent Developments:

Global vulnerability management market is concentrated, with top three players, holding more than 60% of the market. Tenable is a major provider of vulnerability management (VM) software with around 43,000 paid customers (around 13000 enterprises). Qualys is also a major provider of vulnerability management (VM) software with around 10,000 customers.

Key players of global vulnerability management market are:

Tenable, Inc.,
IBM Corporation,
Microsoft Corporation,
Qualys, Inc.,
Rapid7, Inc.,
AT&T Inc.,
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company,
Dell Technologies Inc.,
Broadcom Inc. (Symantec Enterprise Cloud),
OpenText Corporation (Micro Focus International plc.),
Skybox Security Inc.,
Fortra (Tripwire, Inc.)
Acunetix

The key players are constantly investing in strategic initiatives, such as new product launches, introducing their products to emerging markets and more, to maintain a competitive edge in this market. For instance, in October 2024, Microsoft introduced Azure DDoS IP Protection, a new SKU of Azure DDoS Protection for small and medium-sized organizations, and enterprise-grade DDoS protection.

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Table of Contents

1. Executive Summary

2. Introduction

2.1 Vulnerability Management: An Overview
2.1.1 Vulnerability Management Cycle
2.1.2 Vulnerability Management Process

2.2 Vulnerability Management Segmentation: An Overview
2.2.1 Vulnerability Management Segmentation

3. Global Market Analysis

3.1 Global Vulnerability Management Market: An Analysis

3.1.1 Global Vulnerability Management Market: An Overview
3.1.2 Global Vulnerability Management Market by Value
3.1.3 Global Vulnerability Management Market by Type
3.1.4 Global Vulnerability Management Market by Component
3.1.5 Global Vulnerability Management Market by Industry Vertical
3.1.6 Global Vulnerability Management Market by Organization Size
3.1.7 Global Vulnerability Management Market by Region
3.2 Global Vulnerability Management Market: Type Analysis
3.2.1 Global Vulnerability Management Market Type : An Overview
3.2.2 Global Content Management Systems Vulnerability Management Market by Value
3.2.3 Global API Vulnerability Management Market by Value
3.2.4 Global IOT Vulnerability Management Market by Value
3.2.5 Global Other Vulnerability Management Market by Value

3.3 Global Vulnerability Management Market: Component Analysis

3.3.1 Global Vulnerability Management Market by Component: An Overview
3.3.2 Global Solution Vulnerability Management Market by Value
3.3.3 Global Services Vulnerability Management Market by Value

3.4 Global Vulnerability Management Market: Industry Vertical Analysis

3.4.1 Global Vulnerability Management Market by Industry Vertical: An Overview
3.4.2 Global IT and Telecom Vulnerability Management Market by Value
3.4.3 Global Retail Vulnerability Management Market by Value
3.4.4 Global Government and Defense Vulnerability Management Market by Value
3.4.5 Global BFSI Vulnerability Management Market by Value
3.4.6 Global Other Vertical Vulnerability Management Market by Value

3.5 Global Vulnerability Management Market: Organization Size Analysis

3.5.1 Global Vulnerability Management Market by Organization Size: An Overview
3.5.2 Global Large Enterprises Vulnerability Management Market by Value
3.5.3 Global Small and Medium Enterprises Vulnerability Management Market by Value

4. Regional Market Analysis

4.1 North America Vulnerability Management Market: An Analysis

4.1.1 North America Vulnerability Management Market: An Overview
4.1.2 North America Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.1.3 North America Vulnerability Management Market by Region
4.1.4 The US Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.1.5 Canada Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.1.6 Mexico Vulnerability Management Market by Value

4.2 Europe Vulnerability Management Market: An Analysis

4.2.1 Europe Vulnerability Management Market: An Overview
4.2.2 Europe Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.2.3 Europe Vulnerability Management Market by Region
4.2.4 Germany Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.2.5 France Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.2.6 UK Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.2.7 Italy Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.2.8 Spain Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.2.9 Rest of Europe Vulnerability Management Market by Value

4.3 Asia Pacific Vulnerability Management Market: An Analysis

4.3.1 Asia Pacific Vulnerability Management Market: An Overview
4.3.2 Asia Pacific Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.3.3 Asia Pacific Vulnerability Management Market by Region
4.3.4 China Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.3.5 India Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.3.6 Japan Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.3.7 South Korea Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.3.8 Australia Vulnerability Management Market by Value
4.3.9 Rest of Asia Pacific Vulnerability Management Market by Value

4.4 Rest of the World Vulnerability Management Market: An Analysis

4.4.1 Rest of the World Vulnerability Management Market: An Overview
4.4.2 Rest of the World Vulnerability Management Market by Value

5. Impact of COVID-19

5.1 Impact of COVID-19
5.1.1 Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerability Management
5.1.2 Post COVID-19 Impact

6. Market Dynamics

6.1 Growth Driver
6.1.1 Rapid Growth In The Number Of Vulnerabilities
6.1.2 Rising Number Of Risks, Cybercrime, And Cyber Threats
6.1.3 Rising OT/IOT And Connected Devices
6.1.4 Growing Popularity Of Cloud-based Vulnerability Management Solutions
6.1.5 Regulations And Data Privacy
6.1.6 Increasing Cyber Insurance Requirements
6.1.7 Augmenting Spending On Security Of Organizations

6.2 Challenges
6.2.1 High Cost Of Installation, Maintenance, And Adoption Of These Solutions
6.2.2 Security Breaches Due To Internal Vulnerabilities

6.3 Market Trends
6.3.1 Integration Of AI and ML With Vulnerability Management Solutions
6.3.2 Vulnerability Management As A Service (VaaS)
6.3.3 Integration Of Advanced Technologies
6.3.4 Vulnerability Evolution To Exposure Management
6.3.5 Automation and Orchestration in Vulnerability Management

7. Competitive Landscape

7.1 Global Vulnerability Management Market Players: Competitive Landscape
7.2 Global Vulnerability Management Players By Market Share
7.3 Global Vulnerability Management Market Players: M&A Comparison

8. Company Profiles

8.1 Tenable, Inc.
8.1.1 Business Overview
8.1.2 Operating Regions
8.1.3 Business Strategy

8.2 IBM Corporation
8.2.1 Business Overview
8.2.2 Operating Segments
8.2.3 Business Strategy

8.3 Microsoft Corporation
8.3.1 Business Overview
8.3.2 Operating Segments
8.3.3 Business Strategy

8.4 Qualys, Inc.
8.4.1 Business Overview
8.4.2 Operating Regions
8.4.3 Business Strategy

8.5 Rapid7, Inc.
8.5.1 Business Overview
8.5.2 Operating Regions
8.5.3 Business Strategy

8.6 AT&T Inc.
8.6.1 Business Overview
8.6.2 Operating Segments
8.6.3 Business Strategy

8.7 Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
8.7.1 Business Overview
8.7.2 Operating Segments
8.7.3 Business Strategy

8.8 Dell Technologies Inc.
8.8.1 Business Overview
8.8.2 Operating Segments
8.8.3 Business Strategy

8.9 Broadcom Inc. (Symantec Enterprise Cloud)
8.9.1 Business Overview
8.9.2 Operating Segments
8.9.3 Business Strategy

8.10 OpenText Corporation (Micro Focus International plc.)
8.10.1 Business Overview
8.10.2 Operating Regions
8.10.3 Business Strategy

8.11 Skybox Security Inc.
8.11.1 Business Overview
8.11.2 Business Strategy

8.12 Fortra (Tripwire, Inc.)
8.12.1 Business Overview
8.12.2 Business Strategy

8.13 Acunetix
8.13.1 Business Overview
8.13.2 Business Strategy

List of Figures

Figure 1: Vulnerability Management Cycle
Figure 2: Vulnerability Management Process
Figure 3: Vulnerability Management Segmentation
Figure 4: Global Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 5: Global Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 6: Global Vulnerability Management Market by Type; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 7: Global Vulnerability Management Market by Component; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 8: Global Vulnerability Management Market by Industry Vertical; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 9: Global Vulnerability Management Market by Organization Size; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 10: Global Vulnerability Management Market by Region; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 11: Global Content Management Systems Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 12: Global Content Management Systems Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 13: Global API Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 14: Global API Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 15: Global IOT Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 16: Global IOT Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 17: Global Other Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 18: Global Other Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 19: Global Solution Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 20: Global Solution Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 21: Global Services Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 22: Global Services Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 23: Global IT and Telecom Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 24: Global IT and Telecom Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 25: Global Retail Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 26: Global Retail Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 27: Global Government and Defense Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 28: Global Government and Defense Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 29: Global BFSI Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 30: Global BFSI Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 31: Global Other Vertical Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 32: Global Other Vertical Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 33: Global Large Enterprises Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 34: Global Large Enterprises Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 35: Global Small and Medium Enterprises Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 36: Global Small and Medium Enterprises Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 37: North America Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 38: North America Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 39: North America Vulnerability Management Market by Region; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 40: The US Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 41: The US Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 42: Canada Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 43: Canada Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 44: Mexico Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 45: Mexico Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 46: Europe Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 47: Europe Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 48: Europe Vulnerability Management Market by Region; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 49: Germany Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 50: Germany Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 51: France Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 52: France Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 53: UK Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 54: UK Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 55: Italy Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 56: Italy Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 57: Spain Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 58: Spain Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 59: Rest of Europe Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 60: Rest of Europe Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 61: Asia Pacific Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 62: Asia Pacific Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 63: Asia Pacific Vulnerability Management Market by Region; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 64: China Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 65: China Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 66: India Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 67: India Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 68: Japan Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 69: Japan Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 70: South Korea Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 71: South Korea Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 72: Australia Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 73: Australia Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 74: Rest of Asia Pacific Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Million)
Figure 75: Rest of Asia Pacific Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Million)
Figure 76: Rest of the World Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2020-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 77: Rest of the World Vulnerability Management Market by Value; 2025-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 78: Global Number of Software Vulnerabilities Assigned CVE Numbers; 2020-2024 (Thousand)
Figure 79: Global Number of Data Records Exposed; Q2 2021-Q1 2025 (Million)
Figure 80: Global Active IOT Connections (Installed Base); 2015-2027 (Billion)
Figure 81: Global End Users Spending Of Public Cloud Management and Security Services; 2015-2024 (US$ Billion)
Figure 82: Global Artificial Intelligence Market; 2021-2030 (US$ Billion)
Figure 83: Global Vulnerability Management Players By Market Share; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 84: Tenable, Inc. Revenue by Regions; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 85: International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) Revenue by Segment; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 86: Microsoft Corp. Revenue by Segment; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 87: Qualys, Inc. Revenue by Regions; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 88: Rapid7, Inc. Revenue by Regions; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 89: AT&T Inc. Revenue by Segments; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 90: Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company Net Revenue by Segments; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 91: Dell Technologies Inc. Net Revenue by Segments; 2025 (Percentage, %)
Figure 92: Broadcom Inc. Revenue by Segments; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Figure 93: OpenText Corporation Revenue by Regions; 2024 (Percentage, %)
Table 1: Global Vulnerability Management Market Players: M&A Comparison