Global Email Encryption Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Global Email Encryption Market, By Component Type (Solutions, Services), Deployment Type (On-Premise, Cloud), Enterprise Size (Small and Medium Enterprises, Large Enterprises), End-Use Industry (IT & Telecommunication, BFSI, Government & Defence, Healthcare, Retail, Energy & Power) - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

Email Encryption Market Analysis and Size

The technology penetration among small and medium enterprises has increased the use of email for sharing information among its clients and employees. These business emails often carry confidential data which is required to be protected from theft and manipulation. Email encryption is a crucial tool that helps businesses to safeguard their information from malicious programmers or scammers, this is expected to drive the market growth.

Data Bridge Market Research analyzes that the global email encryption market was valued at USD 6,290.30 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 27,228.0 million by 2031, registering a CAGR of 20.1% during the forecast period of 2024-2031. The “BFSI” segment dominates the email encryption market as with the increasing adoption of online banking and other financial services, insider threats have increased the demand for email encryption solutions in the sector.

In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, and pestle analysis.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation

Market Definition

Email encryption refers to the process of securing the content of email messages to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access or interception. This is typically done by encoding the email message in such a way that only authorized parties can decipher and read the content. The primary goal of email encryption is to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of the information being communicated through email.  

Global Email Encryption Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Need for protection of confidential data

In an era dominated by digital communication and information exchange, the protection of confidential data has become paramount for individuals and organizations alike. As the volume of sensitive information shared through email correspondence continues to surge, so does the imperative to safeguard this data from unauthorized access and cyber threats. The email encryption market plays a pivotal role in addressing this pressing need by offering robust solutions designed to secure the content of emails. Whether it be personal communications or critical business information, the demand for email encryption arises from a fundamental requirement to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of data, reinforcing the resilience of digital ecosystems against the ever-evolving landscape of cyber risks.

• Focus on cutting-edge technology-enabled encryption solution

Cutting-edge technology-enabled encryption solutions have emerged as the vanguard in fortifying email communication against evolving threats. As traditional methods prove increasingly vulnerable, the email encryption market is witnessing a surge in innovative solutions that leverage advanced encryption algorithms, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to secure sensitive information transmitted through emails. These state-of-the-art technologies not only bolster the traditional safeguards but also offer adaptive, intelligent defences against sophisticated cyber adversaries. In a landscape where data breaches and cyberattacks are on the rise, organizations are turning to these cutting-edge encryption solutions to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of their email communications, driving a transformative shift in the email encryption market.

Opportunity

• Increase in technology penetration among small and medium enterprises

As technology continues to advance, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly recognizing the significance of digital tools to enhance their operational efficiency and communication processes. In this era of heightened cybersecurity concerns, the adoption of email encryption has become a pivotal component of SMEs' digital strategies. The surge in technology penetration among these enterprises reflects a growing awareness of the critical need to secure sensitive information transmitted through email channels. As SMEs embrace email encryption solutions, they not only fortify their defences against potential cyber threats but also contribute to the expanding landscape of the email encryption market, which evolves to meet the unique needs and constraints of smaller businesses in their pursuit of a secure and resilient digital environment.

Restraint/Challenge

• Constant and evolving cyber threats

the constant and evolving cyber threats pose a formidable challenge to the security of sensitive information, particularly within the realm of email communication. As cybercriminals employ increasingly sophisticated tactics, the need to safeguard confidential data from unauthorized access and interception has become more urgent than ever. The email encryption market has become a pivotal player in addressing this challenge, providing robust solutions that go beyond traditional security measures. By adopting advanced encryption technologies, this market seeks to fortify email channels against the relentless onslaught of cyber threats, ensuring that organizations can communicate securely in an environment where the stakes of data breaches and unauthorized access are higher than ever before.

This email encryption market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, the impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the email encryption market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, Our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Recent Developments

• In May 2020, WireWheel, which is a provider of data privacy management solutions, announced a strategic partnership with Virtru, a data protection platform provider. The alliance’s combined solutions help enterprises to meet increasingly stringent compliance regulations and increasing customer expectations for how customer data is collected, processed, and shared
• In March 2020, Fintechs, Beyond Encryption, and Origo developed the full version of their Unipass Mailock encrypted email service free to all the users of Origo Unipass for two months to help protect the communications and data security of businesses and their clients

Global Email Encryption Market Scope

The email encryption market is segmented on the basis of component type, deployment type, enterprise size, and end-use industry. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Component Type

• Solutions
• Services

Deployment Type

• On-Premise
• Cloud

Enterprise Size

• Small and Medium Enterprises
• Large Enterprises

End-use Industry

• IT & Telecommunication
• BFSI
• Government & Defence
• Healthcare
• Retail
• Energy & Power

Global Email Encryption Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The email encryption market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, component type, deployment type, enterprise size, and end-use industry as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, rest of Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, rest of Asia-Pacific, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, rest of Middle East and Africa, Brazil, Argentina and rest of South America.

North America held the largest share and is growing with the fastest growth rate in the global email encryption market due to robust adoption of advanced cybersecurity measures. The region's leadership is characterized by a high awareness of cyber threats, stringent regulatory frameworks, and widespread implementation of cutting-edge encryption solutions, solidifying its central role in shaping the trajectory of the email encryption market.

The country section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, and Porter’s five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of Europe brands and the challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.     

Competitive Landscape and Global Email Encryption Market Share Analysis

The email encryption market competitive landscape provides details by competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Europe presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to the email encryption market.

Some of the major players operating in the email encryption market are:

• Cisco Systems, Inc. (U.S.)
• Micro Focus International plc (U.K.)
• Trend Micro Inc. (Japan)
• Sophos Group plc (U.K.)
• Norton LifeLock Inc. (U.S.)
• BAE Systems plc (U.K.)
• Zix Corporation (U.S.)
• Proofpoint, Inc. (U.S.)
• Mimecast Limited (U.K.)
• Echoworx (Canada)