Japan Security Services Forecast 2025–2029: Structural Transformation Brought About by AI and Platformization

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.