The network detection and response (NDR) market is projected to grow from USD 4.34 billion in 2026 to USD 7.29 billion by 2031, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.9%. The growing demand for automated incident investigation is driving NDR adoption as organizations seek to accelerate threat detection and response. AI-powered NDR solutions automatically correlate network events, prioritize high-risk alerts, and provide contextual insights, reducing manual effort, minimizing alert fatigue, and improving Security Operations Center (SOC) efficiency.
Competitive Overview:
The network detection and response (NDR) market is led by some globally established players, such as Palo Alto Networks (US), Fortinet (US), ExtraHop (US), and Vectra AI (US). These market players have adopted various strategies, such as product launches, partnerships, contracts, expansions, and acquisitions, to strengthen their position in the security and vulnerability management market. The organic and inorganic strategies have enabled market players to expand globally by providing network detection and response solutions.
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In June 2026, Fortinet launched its Singapore-based FortiNDR Cloud Point-of-Presence (PoP), expanding its cloud-delivered NDR capabilities across ASEAN to enhance threat detection, improve response times, and support regional compliance requirements.
In May 2026, ExtraHop expanded its partnership with Exclusive Networks (Ignition) across North America to enhance the availability of its NDR platform, enabling AI-driven security operations with improved network visibility and threat detection capabilities.
Cisco (US) is a leading provider of NDR solutions, offering AI-driven network visibility, behavioral analytics, and threat detection across enterprise, cloud, and hybrid environments. Through Cisco Secure Network Analytics and its broader cybersecurity portfolio, the company enables organizations to identify lateral movement, insider threats, encrypted traffic anomalies, and advanced attacks using network telemetry, machine learning, and behavioral analytics. Its integrated security ecosystem supports faster threat investigation, automated response, and seamless integration with Extended Detection and Response (XDR); Security Information and Event Management (SIEM); and Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) platforms, strengthening cyber resilience across distributed enterprise networks.
ExtraHop (US) is a leading provider of cloud-native NDR solutions, delivering real-time network visibility, encrypted traffic analysis, and AI-powered threat detection across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Its RevealX platform enables organizations to detect ransomware, insider threats, advanced persistent threats, and anomalous network behavior by continuously analyzing east–west and north–south network traffic. By combining behavioral analytics with automated investigation, threat prioritization, and response capabilities, ExtraHop helps security teams accelerate incident response, reduce attacker dwell time, improve threat hunting, and strengthen enterprise cyber resilience through seamless integration with broader security operations platforms.
Market Ranking:
The network detection and response (NDR) market is moderately consolidated, with the leading players, including Cisco, Darktrace, ExtraHop, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Arista Networks, Vectra AI, HPE, IBM, and Trellix, collectively accounting for approximately 55–60% of the market in 2025. These companies maintain strong market positions through AI-powered threat detection, behavioral analytics, comprehensive network visibility, and integrated security platforms spanning on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments. Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, and HPE leverage their broad cybersecurity portfolios and global customer base, while Darktrace, ExtraHop, Vectra AI, and Arista Networks strengthen their positions through advanced NDR capabilities, AI-driven analytics, and cloud-native security offerings.
Other notable players, such as NETSCOUT, Corelight, Sophos, NETSCOUT, Gatewatcher, Stamus Networks, Sangfor, Fidelis Security, Flowmon (Progress Software), Greycortex, Stellar Cyber, Exeon Analytics, IronNet, LinkShadow, Plixer, Lumu, ThreatBook, Hillstone Networks, NIKSUN, Logpoint, ManageEngine, Trend Micro, OpenText, Rapid7, MixMode, NetWitness, and Jizo AI, contribute through specialized NDR platforms, encrypted traffic analysis, managed detection services, network forensics, and AI-driven threat detection. The remaining market is fragmented among regional and niche vendors, reflecting continuous innovation, increasing adoption of cloud-native NDR, and growing integration with XDR, SIEM, and SOAR platforms.
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