Global Network Security Market 2014-2018: Key Vendors are Check Point, Cisco Systems, Fortinet, Juniper and Palo Alto

DUBLIN, 19/09/2014 (informazione.it - comunicati stampa - scienza e tecnologia)

Network security consists of products and services used to monitor, detect, and prevent unauthorized access, misuse, malfunctioning, and destruction of a computer network. It helps to provide and maintain a secure platform to enable users in the network to perform their critical tasks. Network security is increasingly gaining prominence especially because the number of hackers who want to extort money or steal critical information has increased.

Not only has the number of networks security threats increased, the level of sophistication is much higher and traditional defense mechanisms are no match for these threats. Organizations, both large and small, have begun to realize the importance of network security systems and have increased their investment in network security. In addition, there is now a growing realization that network security systems can also increase workforce productivity, reduce costs, and offer significant competitive advantages to an organization.

The analysts forecast the Global Network Security market will grow at a CAGR of 8.2 percent over the period 2013-2018.

This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Global Network Security market for the period 2014-2018. To calculate the market size, the report considers revenue generated from the sales of UTM solutions, Integrated VPN/Firewall solutions, Content Gateway Security solutions and IDP solutions.

It also presents the vendor landscape and a corresponding detailed analysis of the top five vendors in the market. In addition, the report discusses the major drivers that influence the growth of the Global Network Security market. It also outlines the challenges faced by the vendors and the market at large, as well as the key trends that are emerging in the market.

Software as a Software (SaaS)-based solutions are increasingly sought by Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) because of their cost reduction and easy installation benefits. Large companies have begun to choose SaaS-based security solutions, which will drive the Global Network Security market during the forecast period of 2013-2018.

According to the report, one of the major drivers I this market is the rise in demand for integrated security solutions. They reduce security management complexity and provide cost benefits to customer organizations. Customers also tend to seek solutions that are easy to use and offer a superior level of security.

Further, the report states that one of the challenges faced by the market is the complexities involved in security solution implementation. The IT infrastructure in organizations is growing in both size and complexity. Factors such as employee numbers and their geographical distribution increase the complexity of an organization's infrastructure. A complex network/infrastructure makes implementation extremely difficult for vendors as improper implementation can severely affect the customer organization.

Key Topics Covered:

01. Executive Summary

02. List of Abbreviations

03. Scope of the Report

04. Market Research Methodology

05. Introduction

06. Market Description

07. Market Landscape