Cloud-based Email Security

Global Cloud-based Email Security Market to Reach US$1.6 Billion by 2030

The global market for Cloud-based Email Security estimated at US$1.1 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$1.6 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Public Deployment, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.9% CAGR and reach US$992.3 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Private Deployment segment is estimated at 5.7% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$288.5 Million While China is Forecast to Grow at 11.6% CAGR

The Cloud-based Email Security market in the U.S. is estimated at US$288.5 Million in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$344.6 Million by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 11.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% and 7.2% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 4.9% CAGR.

Global Cloud-Based Email Security Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

The global cloud-based email security market is experiencing strong growth, fueled by the increasing sophistication of cyber threats, the widespread adoption of cloud email services, and the need for scalable, always-on protection across hybrid work environments. As organizations migrate from on-premise infrastructure to cloud-based email platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, the security perimeter has expanded—necessitating advanced solutions that can detect, filter, and mitigate threats in real time. Cloud-based email security tools offer a centralized, software-as-a-service (SaaS) model that provides continuous updates, real-time analytics, and seamless integration across enterprise IT ecosystems.

The growing frequency of phishing attacks, business email compromise (BEC), ransomware, and advanced persistent threats (APTs) is pushing businesses to adopt next-generation email security solutions with AI/ML-based threat intelligence, sandboxing, and anomaly detection. Traditional email gateways are proving inadequate in this landscape, as attackers increasingly bypass rule-based filters with socially engineered or zero-day exploits. Cloud-native email security platforms enable rapid deployment, global policy enforcement, and consistent performance, making them critical in the modern cybersecurity stack—especially for businesses with distributed teams and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) environments.

How Are Threat Landscapes and Digital Workforces Reshaping Email Security?

The email threat landscape is evolving rapidly, with threat actors deploying more targeted and evasive attacks designed to bypass legacy defenses. Phishing emails now often mimic trusted brands or internal communication styles, using language manipulation and domain spoofing to deceive users. These developments have underscored the limitations of conventional spam filters and signature-based malware detection. In response, cloud-based solutions are leveraging behavioral analytics, heuristic scanning, and real-time blacklisting to identify suspicious content and block malicious payloads before they reach the inbox.

Simultaneously, the rise of hybrid and remote workforces has led to the decentralization of IT environments, increasing the number of access points and user endpoints. This shift makes centralized, cloud-native security architectures more relevant than ever. Cloud email security platforms offer centralized control with user-level granularity, automated quarantine management, and real-time threat dashboards—providing security teams with greater visibility across all organizational communication channels. Integration with identity and access management (IAM), data loss prevention (DLP), and mobile device management (MDM) systems further extends their role in a layered cybersecurity framework.

Which End-Use Sectors Are Accelerating Adoption of Cloud-Based Email Security?

Cloud-based email security is gaining rapid traction across sectors that handle high volumes of sensitive communication, including finance, healthcare, legal, education, retail, and government. Financial institutions, in particular, are prime targets for spear-phishing and BEC scams, making advanced threat protection and encryption essential. These organizations are adopting secure email gateways, outbound content inspection, and multi-factor authentication to prevent data breaches and maintain compliance with regulatory standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR.

Healthcare providers and pharmaceutical firms are also investing in cloud-based email security to safeguard patient records and clinical data, aligning with HIPAA and other data privacy mandates. In the education sector, universities and research institutions are protecting faculty, student, and administrative communications against phishing campaigns and ransomware attacks. Similarly, e-commerce and retail firms are using these platforms to secure transaction data, vendor communications, and customer engagement workflows. Public sector entities, facing nation-state threats and sophisticated cyber campaigns, are turning to cloud-native security solutions to secure critical infrastructure and sensitive information exchange.

What Is Driving the Growth of the Cloud-Based Email Security Market?

The growth in the cloud-based email security market is driven by several interlinked factors related to evolving cyber risks, cloud-first IT strategies, and the demand for scalable security frameworks. A major driver is the proliferation of cloud-based productivity platforms, which has expanded the attack surface and exposed organizations to new forms of email-based threats. Cloud-native email security platforms are addressing this challenge by offering flexible deployment models, rapid threat response capabilities, and lower total cost of ownership compared to traditional on-premise solutions.

AI and machine learning innovations are another strong growth catalyst, enabling proactive threat detection and automated remediation in real time. The increasing frequency of high-profile data breaches and regulatory penalties is also pushing enterprises to invest in advanced email security as part of their broader compliance and risk management strategies. Additionally, rising awareness of insider threats and the need for secure internal communication is expanding the scope of email security beyond perimeter defense. As cybersecurity becomes a board-level priority, cloud-based email security is evolving into a mission-critical service, essential for maintaining business continuity, user trust, and organizational resilience.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Cloud-based Email Security market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Deployment (Public Deployment, Private Deployment, Hybrid Deployment); End-Use (BFSI End-Use, Government End-Use, IT & Telecom End-Use, Retail End-Use)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 47 Featured) -

• Abnormal Security
• Cisco Systems
• CipherCloud
• Darktrace
• Egress Software
• Echoworx
• Exclaimer
• Forcepoint
• Fortinet
• Hushmail
• INKY Technology
• Mimecast
• Microsoft
• Proofpoint
• Retarus
• Sophos
• Sendio
• TitanHQ
• Trend Micro
• Zscaler

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