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2024-2032 年按部署、組織規模、服務、最終用途行業和地區分類的 Web 應用程式防火牆市場報告Web Application Firewall Market Report by Deployment, Organization Size, Service, End Use Industry, and Region 2024-2032 |
IMARC Group年,全球 Web 應用防火牆市場規模達到 55 億美元。許多組織擴大採用 WAF 來防止惡意軟體、網路釣魚和安全威脅,以及資訊科技 (IT) 基礎設施的改進是推動市場成長的一些關鍵因素。
主要市場促進因素:數位化程度的提高、網路攻擊的增加以及全球範圍內的網路詐欺是積極影響市場的關鍵因素。
主要市場趨勢:對基於雲端的WAF 解決方案的偏好日益增加,因為它們為組織提供了大量服務,包括機器人檢測和執行、存取控制、快取、威脅情報、應用程式介面(API),而惡意軟體偵測是重要的關鍵之一趨勢,促進市場成長。
地理格局:根據報告,北美目前在市場上表現出明顯的主導地位。該地區的成長可歸因於安全供應商的存在以及北美安全漏洞事件的增加。此外,各種領先的安全供應商正在建立合作夥伴關係,以滿足對強大安全解決方案不斷成長的需求。
競爭格局:一些領先的Web 應用程式防火牆市場公司包括Akamai Technologies Inc.、Applicure Technology Ltd.、Barracuda Networks Inc.、Citrix Systems Inc.、Cloudflare Inc.、Ergon Informatik AG、F5 Networks Inc.、Fortinet Inc .、 Imperva Inc.、Nsfocus Information Technology Co. Ltd.、Penta Security Systems Inc. (Finleap)、Qualys Inc. 和 Radware Ltd. 等。
挑戰與機會:Web 應用程式防火牆 (WAF) 市場面臨著不斷演變的網路威脅和針對 Web 應用程式的複雜攻擊向量等挑戰。然而,基於雲端的解決方案的日益採用、對全面安全解決方案的需求以及推動市場成長的法規遵從性要求帶來了機會。
網路攻擊日益頻繁
對資料隱私和網路威脅日益成長的擔憂主要推動了市場的成長。此外,不斷升級的資料外洩案件也增加了對促進高階資料隱私的解決方案和軟體的需求。根據《富比士》發布的一份報告,光是 2023 年就有超過 3.53 億人受到資料外洩的影響。為此,各國政府當局正在採取措施並實施有關網路安全的法規,以減少資料外洩的發生率。此外,隨著《一般資料保護規範》(GDPR) 和《加州消費者隱私法案》(CCPA) 等法規的實施,組織需要製定健全的資料管理實務。例如,2023 年,違反 GDPR 對 Meta、TikTok 和 X(前身為 Twitter)等公司造成的損失超過 30 億美元。因此,許多公司擴大將 Web 應用程式防火牆 (WAF) 解決方案整合到其營運中,以建立資料治理框架、實施資料隱私控制並確保符合監管要求。此外,特定的企業和政府法律要求採用 WAF 解決方案,這進一步推動了 Web 應用防火牆的市場佔有率。例如,PCI-DSS)是支援使用 WAF 的著名且重要的標準。
越來越多採用混合工作模式
COVID-19 爆發後遠端工作狀況的激增有利於 Web 應用程式防火牆市場需求。在家工作的新興趨勢為組織帶來了需要克服的新的複雜挑戰。 2024 年 2 月的遠距工作和薪資趨勢調查顯示,48% 的員工更喜歡永久遠距工作,而 44% 的員工希望採用混合工作模式。此外,51% 的企業採用混合工作模式,而只有 5% 的企業打算提供完全永久的選擇。因此,許多公司將安全工作集中在在家工作系統的端點保護上。此外,企業安全團隊需要更多資源來解決多個線上應用程式安全問題,從而增加了對可靠的 Web 應用程式防火牆的需求。為此,各個主要市場參與者正在引入具有改進功能的 WAF,預計這將在未來幾年推動 Web 應用程式防火牆市場收入。例如,2023 年 4 月,Akamai Technologies Inc. 推出了 Prolexic 網路雲端防火牆。 Akamai Prolexic 的這項新功能可讓企業和客戶定義和管理其存取控制清單 (ACL),同時提供更大的靈活性來保護其網路邊緣,Akamai 基於雲端的 DDoS 保護平台可在攻擊到達應用程式、資料中心和網際網路之前阻止攻擊-面向基礎設施。
基於雲端的WAF解決方案的出現
基於雲端的 WAF 解決方案以軟體包形式提供,可針對惡意軟體、網路釣魚、勒索軟體和新的網路威脅等漏洞提供最佳防禦。即使用戶未連接到其 VPN,它們也能保護網路 (VPN)。此外,對經濟高效的資料管理解決方案的需求不斷成長,例如基於雲端的資料管理,消除了對本地基礎設施的需求,正在對 Web 應用程式防火牆市場前景產生積極影響。例如,根據雲端安全聯盟的數據,北美約 80% 的組織正在實施雲端策略,以實現技術堆疊現代化並將智慧注入業務應用程式。因此,各個市場參與者擴大投資於基於雲端的WAF解決方案的研發活動,為企業和個人提供彈性安全服務。例如,2023 年 6 月,領先的雲端驗證供應商 SecureIQLab 宣布了第三版 Web 應用程式防火牆 (WAF 3.0) 測試。此版本預計將包含同類首個 API 安全測試案例。 WAF 3.0 將評估市場領先的安全解決方案抵禦複雜網路威脅環境的能力。沒有其他測試機構能夠以相同的廣度、深度和透明度對 WAF 進行測試,供供應商評估其安全彈性、營運效率和安全投資回報 (ROSI)。此類創新預計將在未來幾年推動 Web 應用程式防火牆市場的近期價格。
The global web application firewall market size reached US$ 5.5 Billion in 2023. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 18.2 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9% during 2024-2032. The increasing adoption of WAF by numerous organizations to prevent malware, phishing, and security threats and improvements in the information technology (IT) infrastructure are some of the key factors propelling the market growth.
Major Market Drivers: Elevating levels of digitization, the growing occurrence of cyberattacks, and internet fraud on the global level are among the key factors positively influencing the market.
Key Market Trends: Increasing preference for cloud-based WAF solutions since they offer numerous services to organizations, including bot detection and enforcement, access control, caching, threat intelligence, application program interface (API), and malware detection is one of the significant key trends, bolstering the growth of the market.
Geographical Landscape: According to the report, North America presently exhibits a clear dominance in the market. The growth of the region can be attributed to the presence of security vendors and increasing security breach incidents in North America. Moreover, various leading security vendors are partnering and forming collaborations to cater to the growing demand for robust security solutions.
Competitive Landscape: Some of the leading web application firewall market companies are Akamai Technologies Inc., Applicure Technology Ltd., Barracuda Networks Inc., Citrix Systems Inc., Cloudflare Inc., Ergon Informatik AG, F5 Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., Imperva Inc., Nsfocus Information Technology Co. Ltd., Penta Security Systems Inc. (Finleap), Qualys Inc., and Radware Ltd., among many others.
Challenges and Opportunities: The web application firewall (WAF) market faces challenges like evolving cyber threats and sophisticated attack vectors targeting web applications. However, opportunities arise from the increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions, demand for comprehensive security solutions, and regulatory compliance requirements driving market growth.
Growing Occurrence of Cyberattacks
The rising concerns regarding data privacy and cyberthreats are primarily driving the growth of the market. Additionally, the escalating cases of data breaches are also augmenting the need for solutions and software that facilitate high-end data privacy. According to a report published by Forbes, in 2023 alone, more than 353 million people were impacted by data breaches. In response to this, the government authorities of various nations are taking initiatives and imposing regulations regarding cyber security to reduce the incidence of data breaches. Additionally, with the implementation of regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California's Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), organizations are required to have robust data management practices in place. For instance, in 2023, violations of GDPR costed companies, including Meta, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter), over US$ 3 Billion. As a result, numerous companies are increasingly integrating web application firewall (WAF) solutions into their operations to establish data governance frameworks, implement data privacy controls, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Moreover, specific enterprise and government laws necessitate the adoption of a WAF solution, which is further propelling the web application firewall market share. For example, PCI-DSS) is a renowned and significant standard that supports the use of WAF.
Increasing Adoption of Hybrid Work Models
The surge in remote work situations after the outbreak of COVID-19 has been advantageous for the web application firewall market demand. The emerging trend of work-from-home has generated new complicated challenges for organizations to overcome. The Remote Work and Compensation Pulse Survey, February 2024, says that 48% of employees prefer to work remotely permanently, whereas 44% want a hybrid working model. Moreover, 51% of businesses embrace the hybrid work paradigm, while only 5% intend to offer a fully permanent option. As a result, many firms centered their security efforts on endpoint protection for work-from-home systems. Furthermore, enterprise security teams need more resources to address multiple online application security concerns, increasing the demand for a reliable web application firewall. In response to this, various key market players are introducing WAF with improved capabilities, which is anticipated to propel the web application firewall market revenue in the coming years. For instance, in April 2023, Akamai Technologies Inc. launched its Prolexic Network Cloud Firewall. This new Akamai Prolexic ability allows enterprises and customers to define and manage their access control lists (ACLs) while providing greater flexibility to secure their network edge, where Akamai's cloud-based DDoS protection platform stops attacks before they reach applications, data centers, and internet-facing infrastructure.
Emergence of Cloud-based WAF Solutions
Cloud-based WAF solutions are available as software packages that provide the best defense against vulnerabilities such as malware, phishing, ransomware, and new cyber threats. They also safeguard and protect the network (VPN) even when users are not connected to their VPN. Moreover, the increasing demand for cost-effective data management solutions, such as cloud-based data management, which eliminates the need for on-premises infrastructure, is positively impacting the web application firewall market outlook. For instance, according to the Cloud Security Alliance, about 80% of organizations in North America are implementing cloud strategies for modernizing the technology stack and infusing intelligence into business applications. As a result, various market players are increasingly investing in the research and development activities of cloud-based WAF solutions to offer resilient security services to enterprises and individuals. For instance, in June 2023, the premier cloud validation provider, SecureIQLab, announced its third version of Web Application Firewall (WAF 3.0) testing. This version is expected to include the first-of-their-kind API security test cases. WAF 3.0 will evaluate the capabilities of market-leading security solutions to withstand a complex cyber threat landscape. No other testing organization has tested WAF with the same level of breadth, depth, and transparency for vendors to evaluate their security resiliency, operational efficiency, and return on security investment (ROSI). Innovations like these are projected to propel the web application firewall market recent price in the years to come.
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global web application firewall market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels from 2024-2032. Our report has categorized the market based on deployment, organization size, service, and end use industry.
Cloud-based
On-premises
On-premises holds the largest market share
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the deployment. This includes cloud-based and on-premises. According to the web application firewall market report, on-premises WAF represents the largest market segment.
On-premises WAF solution helps prevent the risk of threats from advanced cyber-attacks or ransomware. As a result, various key market players are increasingly investing in the expansion of on-premises WAF solutions. For instance, in October 2023, Radware announced the expansion of its cybersecurity partner program and its offerings for managed security service providers (MSSPs). The updated program is designed to provide MSSPs with a portfolio of cutting-edge, high-margin applications, DDoS protection, and web application firewall services.
Large Enterprises
Small and Medium Enterprises
Large Enterprises holds the majority share of the global web application firewall market
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on organization size. This includes large enterprises and small and medium enterprises. According to the report, WAF finds applications in large enterprises on account of their increasing focus on ensuring secure access to network devices.
Large enterprises generally have more complex data management requirements on account of their scale and diverse operations, which may require a combination of on-premises solutions, cloud-based services, and hybrid deployments to meet their complex business needs. Large enterprises also need more customization, integration with existing systems, and advanced features such as data governance, analytics, and security.
Professional services
Managed services
Professional services represented the largest segment
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the service. This includes professional services and managed services. According to the report, professional services represented the largest segment.
The web application firewall market overview indicates that WAF is extensively used for professional services as it protects websites and other web applications by inspecting and filtering traffic between the website and visitors accessing the site. Moreover, professional services cater to businesses seeking expert guidance in navigating complex technology landscapes, ensuring seamless integration of diverse systems, and optimizing operations for efficiency. Moreover, the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and NIST Cybersecurity Framework is compelling businesses to opt for professional services for regulatory adherence. This addresses the increasing demand for professional services to support digital transformation initiatives.
Government and Defense
BFSI
Retail
Healthcare
IT and Telecom
Energy and Utilities
Manufacturing
Others
BFSI sector exhibits a clear dominance in the market
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end use industry. This includes government and defense, BFSI, retail, healthcare, IT and telecom, energy and utilities, manufacturing, and others. According to the report, the BFSI sector exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Banking, financial service, and insurance companies are highly lucrative for growth in the web application firewall market as they deal with massive customers regularly and require top-notch security and privacy. According to a survey conducted by Fortinet, in India, 82% of respondents have experienced at least a 2X increase in security incidents, and 72% reported more than triple the number of breaches. The top security incidents include phishing, denial of service, data/identity theft, ransomware, and data loss. Alarmingly, only 49% of organizations in Asia have dedicated security personnel, leaving them more vulnerable to security incidents and breaches. As a result, the need for security and data privacy solutions, like WAF, is increasingly rising.
North America
United States
Canada
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
North America currently dominates the global market.
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North America (the United States and Canada); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and others); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and the Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America presently exhibits a clear dominance in the market.
Web application firewall market statistics indicated that the growth of the region can be attributed to the presence of security vendors and increasing security breach incidents in North America. Moreover, various leading security vendors are partnering and forming collaborations to cater to the growing demand for robust security solutions. For instance, Cisco and Radware partnered to protect applications and the networks that deliver them. Through its global OEM partnership with Radware, Cisco sells several "Cisco Security" industry-leading solutions that complement and differentiate Cisco's security portfolio. Additionally, improved data susceptibility brought on by the expansion of the wireless network for devices,
and the increasing demand for demand for new and innovative methods, such as encryption and email archiving solutions, to enhance the security of their networks are some of the web application firewall market recent opportunities, anticipated to further propel the growth of the region in the coming years.
Akamai Technologies Inc.
Applicure Technology Ltd.
Barracuda Networks Inc.
Citrix Systems Inc.
Cloudflare Inc.
Ergon Informatik AG
F5 Networks Inc.
Fortinet Inc.
Imperva Inc.
Nsfocus Information Technology Co. Ltd.
Penta Security Systems Inc. (Finleap)
Qualys Inc.
Radware Ltd.
(Please note that this is only a partial list of the key players, and the complete list is provided in the report.)
April 2024: F5 announced new, best-in-class security offerings that strengthen protections and simplify management for customers. With the launches of F5 Distributed Cloud Services Web Application Scanning, BIG-IP Next Web Application Firewall (WAF), and NGINX App Protect for open-source deployments, F5 is extending its leadership with the industry's most effective and most comprehensive AI-ready app and API security suite.
April 2024: Appdome, the mobile app economy's one-stop shop for mobile app defense, announced three new enhancements to its MOBILEBot Defense solution. This is done to empower mobile brands to get more value and control from their existing web application firewall (WAF) infrastructures by adjusting the evaluation, detection, and defense policy to suit each WAF product and installation.
March 2024: Cloudflare added new WAF features to prevent hackers from exploiting large language models (LLMs). This move is made to prevent the exploitation of AI models, specifically generative AI.