Research Note: Mobile Security Within The Secure Access Service Edge (SASE)
Mobile security within the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) framework represents a cloud-delivered convergence of network security and secure remote access capabilities specifically focused on protecting mobile devices and data. SASE integrates mobile security features like Mobile Threat Defense (MTD), zero trust network access, and data loss prevention into a unified cloud platform. This allows organizations to enforce consistent security policies across mobile devices regardless of location while providing secure access to corporate resources. Mobile security in SASE combines real-time threat detection and AI-powered analytics to protect against mobile-specific threats like malicious apps, network attacks, and device vulnerabilities. The framework addresses the growing need for comprehensive mobile security as organizations increasingly rely on remote and mobile workforces accessing cloud applications and services.
The global mobile security market was valued at $34.94 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $103.45 billion by 2027, with a CAGR of 14.6%. More recent data shows the market size was estimated at $8.37 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a higher CAGR of 20.5% from 2024 to 2030. Growth rate reflects rising mobile security breaches, data thefts, malware attacks, and phishing attacks due to the growing number of portable devices. The significant jump in growth rate from 14.6% to 20.5% between reports suggests an accelerating market driven by increasing security threats and mobile device adoption. The market is expected to reach $178.43 billion by 2031 according to the latest projections.