2026 Global: Cloud Email Security Software Market -Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Cloud Email Security Software Market -Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for cloud email security software market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the cloud email security software market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
The Cloud Email Security Software Market in 2025 is dominated by ten leading companies: Proofpoint, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense, Barracuda, Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration (Avanan), IRONSCALES, Abnormal Security, SpamTitan, and Trend Micro Cloud App Security. These firms excel in API-driven protections layered atop Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, leveraging AI, machine learning, and behavioral analysis to combat phishing, business email compromise (BEC), ransomware, and zero-day threats without disrupting email flow. Proofpoint leads with multilayered detection via sender reputation and content analysis, offering both on-premises and cloud solutions tailored for enterprises and SMBs, earning high G2 ratings of 4.6/5 and 90% recommendation likelihood. Mimecast provides targeted threat protection, data loss prevention (DLP), and email continuity, ideal for regulated industries like finance, with 86% recommendation and seamless Office 365 integration. Microsoft Defender integrates natively with Azure ecosystems, delivering 88% recommendation and strong compliance tools across multi-cloud setups.
Cisco Secure Email, powered by Talos threat intelligence, blocks attacks in real-time with encryption and DLP, suiting large-scale deployments and Cisco ecosystems, while Barracuda emphasizes simplicity for SMBs via AI-driven filtering, ransomware prevention, and quick Office 365 setup, boasting 88% recommendation. Check Point Harmony (Avanan), acquired in 2021, offers inline API protection using ML to scan post-default layers, achieving 91% recommendation for phishing and collaboration tool defense. IRONSCALES stands out with AI combining computer vision, NLP, and human analysts for BEC remediation, topping charts at 91% recommendation and 4.7/5 G2 score. Abnormal Security uses anomaly detection for 88% recommendation and 4.8/5 ratings, while SpamTitan delivers advanced spam filtering at 89% recommendation. Trend Micro integrates cloud app security with AI phishing detection, appealing to hybrid environments.
These companies drive market innovation through features like real-time threat intelligence, user flagging, bulk remediation, and DMARC enforcement, with pricing from $5-$50/user/month across plans. Fortinet FortiMail and Sophos Email bolster the list for integrated stacks, but the core ten prioritize cloud-native scalability amid rising attacks, where email remains the top vector. Leaders balance efficacy and user experience, as seen in SoftwareReviews' 2025 Data Quadrant, where high emotional footprint scores reward responsive support and minimal false positives. Enterprises favor API over MX gateways for speed, reducing phishing success via automated quarantines and post-delivery analysis.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for cloud email security software market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the cloud email security software market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
The Cloud Email Security Software Market in 2025 is dominated by ten leading companies: Proofpoint, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Cisco Secure Email Threat Defense, Barracuda, Check Point Harmony Email & Collaboration (Avanan), IRONSCALES, Abnormal Security, SpamTitan, and Trend Micro Cloud App Security. These firms excel in API-driven protections layered atop Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, leveraging AI, machine learning, and behavioral analysis to combat phishing, business email compromise (BEC), ransomware, and zero-day threats without disrupting email flow. Proofpoint leads with multilayered detection via sender reputation and content analysis, offering both on-premises and cloud solutions tailored for enterprises and SMBs, earning high G2 ratings of 4.6/5 and 90% recommendation likelihood. Mimecast provides targeted threat protection, data loss prevention (DLP), and email continuity, ideal for regulated industries like finance, with 86% recommendation and seamless Office 365 integration. Microsoft Defender integrates natively with Azure ecosystems, delivering 88% recommendation and strong compliance tools across multi-cloud setups.
Cisco Secure Email, powered by Talos threat intelligence, blocks attacks in real-time with encryption and DLP, suiting large-scale deployments and Cisco ecosystems, while Barracuda emphasizes simplicity for SMBs via AI-driven filtering, ransomware prevention, and quick Office 365 setup, boasting 88% recommendation. Check Point Harmony (Avanan), acquired in 2021, offers inline API protection using ML to scan post-default layers, achieving 91% recommendation for phishing and collaboration tool defense. IRONSCALES stands out with AI combining computer vision, NLP, and human analysts for BEC remediation, topping charts at 91% recommendation and 4.7/5 G2 score. Abnormal Security uses anomaly detection for 88% recommendation and 4.8/5 ratings, while SpamTitan delivers advanced spam filtering at 89% recommendation. Trend Micro integrates cloud app security with AI phishing detection, appealing to hybrid environments.
These companies drive market innovation through features like real-time threat intelligence, user flagging, bulk remediation, and DMARC enforcement, with pricing from $5-$50/user/month across plans. Fortinet FortiMail and Sophos Email bolster the list for integrated stacks, but the core ten prioritize cloud-native scalability amid rising attacks, where email remains the top vector. Leaders balance efficacy and user experience, as seen in SoftwareReviews' 2025 Data Quadrant, where high emotional footprint scores reward responsive support and minimal false positives. Enterprises favor API over MX gateways for speed, reducing phishing success via automated quarantines and post-delivery analysis.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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