Runtime Application Self Protection Market Size & Share Analysis 2030

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Runtime Application Self Protection Market Size and Share

Market Overview

Study Period	2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025)	USD 2.02 Billion
Market Size (2030)	USD 7.17 Billion
Growth Rate (2025 - 2030)	28.82% CAGR
Fastest Growing Market	Asia Pacific
Largest Market	North America
Market Concentration	Medium
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Runtime Application Self Protection Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence

The Runtime Application Self Protection market size stood at USD 2.02 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 7.17 billion by 2030, advancing at a 28.82% CAGR. Growth reflects the need to embed security inside running code as perimeter controls struggle against zero-day exploits and API-focused attacks. Regulatory pressure from NIS2 in the European Union and updated CISA directives in the United States is accelerating budget re-allocation toward in-process security controls that deliver immediate threat response. Cloud-native and serverless adoption increases the number of short-lived workloads, which raises demand for agent-level protection that follows the code, not the infrastructure. Vendors are responding with acquisitions that fold runtime protection into broader platform offerings, while early investment in eBPF and Application Detection Response hints at the next wave of competitive differentiation.

Key Report Takeaways

By component, solutions captured 64.5% of the Runtime Application Self Protection market share in 2024, while services are projected to grow at 17.4% CAGR to 2030.
By deployment mode, cloud deployments accounted for 71.3% of the Runtime Application Self Protection market size in 2024 and are on track for an 18.5% CAGR through 2030.
By end-user enterprise size, large enterprises held 58.1% of revenue in 2024, whereas SMEs record the highest CAGR at 16.6% through 2030.
By end-user industry, the BFSI sector led with 22.7% revenue share in 2024; healthcare is forecast to expand at 19.5% CAGR to 2030.
By geography, North America maintained 40.9% revenue share in 2024, while Asia-Pacific posts the fastest CAGR at 18.2% through 2030.

Global Runtime Application Self Protection Market Trends and Insights

Drivers Impact Analysis

Driver	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Surging zero-day and memory-safe exploits	+6.2%	Global, with concentration in North America and EU	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Growing prevalence of API-centric architectures	+5.8%	Global, led by Asia-Pacific cloud adoption	Medium term (2-4 years)
Rapid shift to cloud-native and serverless runtimes	+4.9%	North America and EU core, expanding to Asia-Pacific	Medium term (2-4 years)
Heightened compliance for in-process security controls	+4.1%	EU (NIS2), North America (NIST), expanding globally	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Mandatory in-app runtime protection for critical infrastructure	+3.7%	EU, North America, with spillover to developed markets	Long term (≥ 4 years)
Expansion of SBOM mandates driving embedded RASP	+2.9%	North America (FDA), EU, expanding to healthcare globally	Medium term (2-4 years)

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Surging Zero-Day and Memory-Safe Exploits

Zero-day attacks now target logic faults and supply-chain gaps that static scanning ignores, prompting enterprises to place defense inside the code path itself. RASP tools monitor execution context in real time, blocking unknown exploits that bypass signature-based devices. The urgency grew when 27% of 2024 API attacks exploited business-logic flaws that Web Application Firewalls missed ^{[1]Thales Group, “Data Threat Report 2024,” thalesgroup.com}. AI-driven tooling further widens the threat window, reinforcing the value of behavior-based runtime inspection.

Growing Prevalence of API-Centric Architectures

Microservices and serverless patterns multiply API endpoints, turning each call into a potential breach vector. Forty-six percent of 2024 account-takeover attempts struck APIs rather than web forms ^{[2]Salt Security, “State of API Security 2024,” salt.security}. Embedded runtime protection observes every request flow, flags anomalous parameters, and interrupts illicit calls, protecting against GraphQL injection, parameter pollution, and prompt injection attacks targeting AI modules.

Rapid Shift to Cloud-Native and Serverless Runtimes

Containers spin up for seconds, leaving no window for scheduled scans, while serverless platforms prohibit traditional agents. Runtime Application Self Protection market vendors build lightweight hooks that travel with the application, giving asset-level visibility regardless of host rotation. Adoption gains momentum as customers absorb the cloud shared-responsibility model, acknowledging that application security remains their remit.

Heightened Compliance for In-Process Security Controls

NIST SP 800-53 now cites runtime protection explicitly, mirroring the NIS2 call for “state-of-the-art” application security. Auditors favor RASP because it produces runtime evidence and fine-grained audit logs, simplifying proof of continuous monitoring. Organizations align purchases with compliance calendars, driving consistent demand even in budget-constrained cycles.

Restraints Impact Analysis

Restraint	(~) % Impact on CAGR Forecast	Geographic Relevance	Impact Timeline
Persistent performance-latency concerns for high-frequency apps	-3.4%	Global, particularly in financial trading and real-time systems	Short term (≤ 2 years)
Limited developer skill-set for policy tuning	-2.8%	Global, with acute shortages in emerging markets	Medium term (2-4 years)
Fragmented observability and DevSecOps toolchains	-2.1%	North America and EU, spreading to Asia-Pacific	Medium term (2-4 years)
Emerging eBPF-based alternatives cannibalising demand	-1.9%	Linux-dominant environments, primarily North America and EU	Long term (≥ 4 years)

Source: Mordor Intelligence

Persistent Performance-Latency Concerns for High-Frequency Apps

Algorithmic trading desks reject any component that adds microseconds. Even modern low-overhead RASP injects traces and policy checks that can stretch critical paths. Financial institutions calculate that single-digit millisecond delays erode revenue in volatile markets, so they trial kernel-level eBPF probes that promise lighter touch while retaining insight.

Limited Developer Skill-Set for Policy Tuning

Effective runtime protection demands rules calibrated to each function call. Most developers lack security depth, and most security teams lack code familiarity, producing either liberal settings that allow attacks or strict rules that break functionality. Managed service partners fill the vacuum, but fees and vendor lock-in slow broad adoption, especially among mid-tier enterprises.

Segment Analysis

By Component: Solutions Remain Dominant While Services Accelerate

Solutions generated 64.5% of revenue in 2024 led by web, mobile, API, and IoT protection modules. The Runtime Application Self Protection market rewards turnkey capabilities that drop into production pipelines with minimal friction. Web Application Protection earns the largest slice because browser-based transactions underpin digital business. Mobile Application Protection climbs fast as financial and commerce apps face runtime tampering, jailbreak abuse, and overlay malware. API Protection attracts buyers migrating to microservices, while IoT Application Protection gains traction in industrial environments that cannot patch firmware quickly.

Services outpace all other offerings with 17.4% CAGR to 2030. Professional Services guide policy design, code instrumentation, and compliance mapping. Managed Services sustain continuous monitoring, attack forensics, and tuning cycles. As a result, organizations with limited staff outsource ongoing care, even while retaining the core solution on premises or in the cloud. This pattern supports broader penetration of the Runtime Application Self Protection industry across verticals that lack deep security teams.

By Deployment Mode: Cloud Supremacy Amid Hybrid Complexity

Cloud deployments captured 71.3% of 2024 revenue and will keep an 18.5% CAGR through 2030. Hyperscaler marketplaces simplify procurement, and auto-scaling functions match agent counts to workload bursts. Private cloud persists in regulated zones that deter multitenant infrastructure, yet enterprises still want unified consoles that stitch public, private, and edge nodes. The Runtime Application Self Protection market size tied to public cloud grows as serverless platforms such as AWS Lambda adopt embedded hooks rather than host agents.

On-premises deployments decline in share but remain vital for legacy Java and .NET estates. Hybrid pipelines force vendors to harmonize policy engines so that a rule behaves identically in cloud pods, virtual machines, or on-premises clusters. Edge computing pushes sensors out to factories and retail sites, requiring lightweight footprints and intermittent connectivity management, creating new lanes for specialist vendors.

By End-user Enterprise Size: SME Growth Challenges Large Enterprise Dominance

Large enterprises held 58.1% of 2024 revenue. They deploy layered protection spanning build, deploy, and run stages and integrate runtime findings into SIEM and SOAR workflows. Custom policy libraries protect proprietary logic, and budgets support continuous penetration testing and red-teaming.

SMEs expand at 16.6% CAGR as SaaS delivery reduces entry barriers. Subscription pricing aligns with smaller budgets and removes capex. Cloud orchestration supplies auto-instrumentation, and managed service providers cover skill gaps. This democratization enlarges the Runtime Application Self Protection market and spreads risk-aware culture into supply chains that feed bigger firms.

By End-User Industry: Healthcare Surge Amid BFSI Leadership

The BFSI sector generated 22.7% of 2024 revenue because account fraud, open-banking APIs, and real-time settlement systems demand airtight runtime controls. Regulatory compulsion from PCI-DSS and regional open-banking rules replaces best-effort measures with mandated mitigation steps.

Healthcare grows at 19.5% CAGR to 2030, lifted by FDA medical-device cybersecurity rulings that prescribe Software Bills of Materials and continuous vulnerability mitigation. Electronic health record platforms and telemedicine apps add API surfaces that require deep behavioral monitoring. Manufacturing, energy, and government also invest steadily to protect industrial IoT and critical infrastructure.

Geography Analysis

North America held 40.9% revenue in 2024, supported by NIST directives, strong DevSecOps culture, and proximity to leading cloud providers. United States agencies place runtime protection in federal acquisition guidelines, igniting demand across civilian and defense programs. Canada scales adoption in banking and utilities, while Mexico favors cloud-delivered solutions for fintech and e-commerce.

Asia-Pacific posts the fastest 18.2% CAGR. Singapore’s revised Cyber Security Act compels critical sectors to adopt application-layer defenses. China and India add volume through explosive e-commerce and fintech ecosystems that move rapidly to microservices. Japan and South Korea push innovation in automotive and smart-factory use cases, accelerating runtime protection for robotic process lines. Australia and New Zealand enforce stringent obligations in public services and banking that echo European norms.

Europe expands steadily on the back of the NIS2 Directive, though cross-border harmonization lags. United Kingdom banks integrate runtime controls to satisfy Prudential Regulation Authority demands, while Germany and France focus on manufacturing 4.0 and energy grids. The Middle East and Africa join the adoption curve later, led by Gulf energy firms that secure drilling-rig automation and African mobile-money operators that defend transaction APIs.

Competitive Landscape

Competition remains moderate and fragmented. No vendor exceeds a tenth of global revenue, leaving room for disruptors. Imperva, Contrast Security, and Dynatrace bundle RASP into full-stack observability, gaining mindshare with buyers that prefer platform breadth. The Runtime Application Self Protection market rewards firms that fuse code analysis, runtime detection, and threat intel under one license.

Acquisition momentum reshapes the field. Thales purchased Imperva for USD 3.6 billion in 2023 to extend data-centric security into application runtime. In 2025, Fortinet acquired Lacework to integrate cloud-native application protection into its firewall and SD-WAN portfolio. Similar roll-ups aim to shorten customer toolchains and simplify procurement.

Emerging challengers push eBPF and Application Detection Response. Oligo Security instruments the Linux kernel to watch memory and syscalls with microsecond overhead, appealing to latency-sensitive workloads ^{[3]Oligo Security, “Kernel-Level Runtime Protection Whitepaper,” oligosecurity.com}. Vendors that link runtime alerts with code-fix guidance gain preference as DevSecOps teams demand faster mean-time-to-remediation. Edge and IoT niches remain open for specialists that can harden ARM-based devices with limited storage and compute.

Runtime Application Self Protection Industry Leaders

CA Veracode Inc.
Contrast Security Inc.
Fortinet, Inc.
RunSafe Security Inc.
Imperva Inc.
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Recent Industry Developments

March 2025: European Union Agency for Cybersecurity published NIS2 implementation guidance that underscores the need for application-layer controls.
February 2025: Check Point Software added Quantum Policy Insights and Infinity AIOps to extend zero-trust posture across applications.
January 2025: Contrast Security launched Application Vulnerability Monitoring to correlate in-production flaws with active exploits.
January 2025: ArmorCode released 2025 security predictions highlighting consolidation of posture-management tooling.

Table of Contents for Runtime Application Self Protection Industry Report

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Market Definition and Study Assumptions
1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET LANDSCAPE

4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.2.1 Surging zero-day and memory-safe exploits
- 4.2.2 Growing prevalence of API-centric architectures
- 4.2.3 Rapid shift to cloud-native and serverless runtimes
- 4.2.4 Heightened compliance for in-process security controls
- 4.2.5 Mandatory in-app runtime protection for critical infrastructure (NIS-2, CISA)
- 4.2.6 Expansion of SBOM mandates driving embedded RASP
4.3 Market Restraints
- 4.3.1 Persistent performance-latency concerns for high-frequency apps
- 4.3.2 Limited developer skill-set for policy tuning
- 4.3.3 Fragmented observability and DevSecOps toolchains
- 4.3.4 Emerging eBPF-based alternatives cannibalising demand
4.4 Value / Supply-Chain Analysis
4.5 Evaluation of Critical Regulatory Framework
4.6 Impact Assessment of Key Stakeholders
4.7 Technological Outlook
4.8 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.8.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.8.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
- 4.8.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.8.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 4.8.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.9 Impact of Macro-economic Factors

5. MARKET SIZE AND GROWTH FORECASTS (VALUE)

5.1 By Component
- 5.1.1 Solutions
- 5.1.1.1 Web Application Protection
- 5.1.1.2 Mobile Application Protection
- 5.1.1.3 API Protection
- 5.1.1.4 IoT Application Protection
- 5.1.2 Services
- 5.1.2.1 Professional Services
- 5.1.2.2 Managed Services
5.2 By Deployment Mode
- 5.2.1 Cloud
- 5.2.1.1 Public Cloud
- 5.2.1.2 Private Cloud
- 5.2.1.3 Hybrid Cloud
- 5.2.2 On-premises
5.3 By End-user Enterprise Size
- 5.3.1 Large Enterprises
- 5.3.2 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
5.4 By End-User Industry
- 5.4.1 IT and Telecommunications
- 5.4.2 BFSI
- 5.4.3 Healthcare
- 5.4.4 Government and Defense
- 5.4.5 Manufacturing
- 5.4.6 Retail and E-commerce
- 5.4.7 Energy and Utilities
- 5.4.8 Others
5.5 By Geography
- 5.5.1 North America
- 5.5.1.1 United States
- 5.5.1.2 Canada
- 5.5.1.3 Mexico
- 5.5.2 South America
- 5.5.2.1 Brazil
- 5.5.2.2 Argentina
- 5.5.2.3 Rest of South America
- 5.5.3 Europe
- 5.5.3.1 Germany
- 5.5.3.2 United Kingdom
- 5.5.3.3 France
- 5.5.3.4 Italy
- 5.5.3.5 Spain
- 5.5.3.6 Russia
- 5.5.3.7 Rest of Europe
- 5.5.4 Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.4.1 China
- 5.5.4.2 Japan
- 5.5.4.3 India
- 5.5.4.4 South Korea
- 5.5.4.5 Australia and New Zealand
- 5.5.4.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.5.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.5.5.1 Middle East
- 5.5.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.5.5.1.2 United Arab Emirates
- 5.5.5.1.3 Turkey
- 5.5.5.1.4 Rest of Middle East
- 5.5.5.2 Africa
- 5.5.5.2.1 South Africa
- 5.5.5.2.2 Nigeria
- 5.5.5.2.3 Egypt
- 5.5.5.2.4 Rest of Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

6.1 Market Concentration
6.2 Strategic Moves
6.3 Market Share Analysis
6.4 Company Profiles (includes Global level Overview, Market level overview, Core Segments, Financials as available, Strategic Information, Market Rank/Share for key companies, Products and Services, and Recent Developments)
- 6.4.1 CA Veracode Inc.
- 6.4.2 RunSafe Security Inc.
- 6.4.3 Contrast Security Inc.
- 6.4.4 HUMAN Security, Inc.
- 6.4.5 Imperva Inc.
- 6.4.6 Protectt.ai Labs Pvt Ltd.
- 6.4.7 INKA Entworks Inc.
- 6.4.8 Everspin Co., Ltd.
- 6.4.9 Zimperium, Inc.
- 6.4.10 Fortinet, Inc.
- 6.4.11 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
- 6.4.12 Digital.ai Software Inc.
- 6.4.13 OpenText Corporation
- 6.4.14 Rapid7, Inc.
- 6.4.15 Synopsys, Inc.
- 6.4.16 HCL Software
- 6.4.17 VMware, Inc.
- 6.4.18 Palo Alto Networks, Inc.
- 6.4.19 Trend Micro Incorporated
- 6.4.20 Cisco Systems, Inc.

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

7.1 White-space and Unmet-need Assessment

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Global Runtime Application Self Protection Market Report Scope

Runtime Application Self Protection (RASP) offers tailored security for applications. Leveraging insights into an application's internal data and state, RASP identifies runtime threats that might be missed by conventional security measures. Unlike broad network or endpoint defenses, RASP is specifically designed to envelop and safeguard individual applications. This focused approach allows RASP to effectively monitor the application's inputs, outputs, and internal dynamics.

The study tracks the revenue accrued through the sale of the runtime application self protection solutions by various players across the globe. The study also tracks the key market parameters, underlying growth influencers, and major vendors operating in the industry, which supports the market estimations and growth rates over the forecast period. The study further analyses the overall impact of COVID-19 after effects and other macroeconomic factors on the market. The report’s scope encompasses market sizing and forecasts for the various market segments.

Runtime Application Self Protection Market is segmented by component (solutions, services), by deployment mode (cloud, on-Premises), by organization size (large enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)), by end user vertical (IT and telecommunications, energy and utility, manufacturing, banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI), healthcare, government and defense, retail, others), by geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa). The report offers market forecasts and size in value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Component	Solutions	Web Application Protection
		Mobile Application Protection
		API Protection
		IoT Application Protection

	Services	Professional Services
		Managed Services

By Deployment Mode	Cloud	Public Cloud
		Private Cloud
		Hybrid Cloud
	On-premises
By End-user Enterprise Size	Large Enterprises
	Small and Medium-sized Enterprises
By End-User Industry	IT and Telecommunications
	BFSI
	Healthcare
	Government and Defense
	Manufacturing
	Retail and E-commerce
	Energy and Utilities
	Others

By Geography	North America	United States
		Canada
		Mexico

	South America	Brazil
		Argentina
		Rest of South America

	Europe	Germany
		United Kingdom
		France
		Italy
		Spain
		Russia
		Rest of Europe

	Asia-Pacific	China
		Japan
		India
		South Korea
		Australia and New Zealand
		Rest of Asia-Pacific

	Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Saudi Arabia
			United Arab Emirates
			Turkey
			Rest of Middle East

		Africa	South Africa
			Nigeria
			Egypt
			Rest of Africa

By Component

Solutions	Web Application Protection
	Mobile Application Protection
	API Protection
	IoT Application Protection
Services	Professional Services
	Managed Services

By Deployment Mode

Cloud	Public Cloud
	Private Cloud
	Hybrid Cloud
On-premises

By End-user Enterprise Size

Large Enterprises

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

By End-User Industry

IT and Telecommunications

BFSI

Healthcare

Government and Defense

Manufacturing

Retail and E-commerce

Energy and Utilities

Others

By Geography

North America	United States
	Canada
	Mexico
South America	Brazil
	Argentina
	Rest of South America
Europe	Germany
	United Kingdom
	France
	Italy
	Spain
	Russia
	Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific	China
	Japan
	India
	South Korea
	Australia and New Zealand
	Rest of Asia-Pacific

Middle East and Africa	Middle East	Saudi Arabia
		United Arab Emirates
		Turkey
		Rest of Middle East

	Africa	South Africa
		Nigeria
		Egypt
		Rest of Africa

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Key Questions Answered in the Report

What is driving the rapid growth of the Runtime Application Self Protection market?

Real-time defense against zero-day exploits, API-centric architectures, and stricter compliance frameworks are pushing enterprises to embed protection within running applications.

Which deployment model leads adoption?

Cloud deployment commands 71.3% of revenue, supported by auto-scaling and simplified agent rollout.

Why is healthcare the fastest-growing vertical?

FDA mandates for Software Bills of Materials and continuous monitoring require hospitals and device makers to add runtime visibility, lifting healthcare’s CAGR to 19.5%.

How do performance constraints affect market adoption?

Latency-sensitive sectors such as high-frequency trading remain cautious because even microsecond delays can erode competitive advantage, tempering near-term uptake.

Are SMEs adopting runtime protection?

Yes, SMEs expand adoption at 16.6% CAGR thanks to SaaS subscriptions and managed services that reduce the need for in-house expertise.

What technologies could disrupt traditional RASP solutions?

EBPF-based monitoring and Application Detection Response platforms offer low-overhead alternatives that may cannibalize legacy agent approaches, especially in performance-critical workloads.

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