This IDC study provides spending trends and growth forecasts for the Japan security services market from 2025 to 2029, divided into the professional security services market and the managed security services market. One of the factors driving the market is the demand for services that address the latest market changes, such as the expanding business use of GenAI, the implementation of zero trust architecture, and the increasing complexity of cloud environments. Furthermore, IDC believes that the key to further market expansion lies in leveraging AI and automation technologies, addressing new security risks created by AI, and expanding the provision of solutions for SMBs.Yoriyuki Yamashita, research manager for Infrastructure and Devices at IDC Japan, says, "The Japan security services market is entering a period of structural transformation, driven by changes in technology and operations, such as the widespread adoption of generative AI, the expansion of zero trust implementation, and the advancement of security product platformization. IT suppliers should strengthen their comprehensive operational support, including non-security elements, and enhance their support for addressing new risks associated with the utilization of generative AI and AI agents."This is the English translation of the Japanese document IDC #JPJ52496025.
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Executive Summary
Japan Security Services
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
Japan Security Services
Professional Security Services
Managed Security Services
Technology-Specific Considerations
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Advancement of Security Operations Through AI and Automation Technologies
Security Product Platformization
Inhibitors
Skills Shortage and the High Implementation Burden Related to Zero Trust and Cloud Security
Significant Market Developments
Security Risk Mitigation for Business Use of Generative AI
Changes from Prior Forecast
Market Definition
Security Services
Professional Security Services
Managed Security Services
Definition of Technology Element Classification (Six Elements)
Security Consulting
Business Consulting
Custom Application Development
IT Consulting
Security Integration
Network Consulting and Integration Services
Systems Integration
Security Education and Training
Support Security Services
Hardware Deploy and Support
Software Implementation and Support
Managed Security Business Services
Horizontal BPO
Managed Security Technology Services
Application Management
Hosted Application Management
Hosting Infrastructure Services
IT Outsourcing
Network and Endpoints Outsourcing Services
Methodology
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