This growth is driven by the increasing complexity of software supply chains and the transformative impact of generative AI (GenAI) on application security and rising regulatory compliance requirements. This document highlights the significant revenue contributions from security analytics, despite it being the slowest-growing segment, and points to network security, cloud-native application protection platforms (CNAPPs), and information and data security as key areas of growth. It also underscores the shift toward software-as-a-service (SaaS) delivery models and the geographical revenue distribution, with all regions experiencing double-digit CAGRs. This study advises technology suppliers to focus on emerging threats, regulatory compliance, and cloud-native capabilities to stay competitive. This IDC study provides a worldwide forecast for the 2024–2028 period for the DevSecOps software tools market. The study quantifies the market size in 2023 and provides a five-year forecast through 2028 by geographic region and deployment type."In an era where software complexity increases, regulatory demands soar, and AI reshapes application security, the DevSecOps software tools market is poised for growth, forecast to reach $15.6 billion by 2028," said Katie Norton, research manager, DevSecOps and Software Supply Chain Security at IDC. "As organizations navigate these waters, the adoption of DevSecOps practices becomes not just beneficial but essential for securing the future of software development."
IDC Market Forecast Figure
Executive Summary
Advice for Technology Suppliers
Market Forecast
Market Context
Drivers and Inhibitors
Drivers
Complexity of Software Supply Chains
GenAI Duality
Increasing Regulatory Compliance Requirements
Inhibitors
Resistance to Cultural Change
The Secure Coding Skills Gap
Significant Market Developments
Declining Merger and Acquisition Activity
The Drive Toward Platforms
Changes from Prior Forecast
Methodology
Historical and Forecast Market Values and Exchange Rates