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2024-2032 年按部署、组织规模、服务、最终用途行业和地区分類的 Web 应用程式防火墙市场报告Web Application Firewall Market Report by Deployment, Organization Size, Service, End Use Industry, and Region 2024-2032 |
IMARC Group年,全球 Web 应用防火墙市场规模达到 55 亿美元。许多组织越来越多地采用 WAF 来防止恶意软体、网路钓鱼和安全威胁,以及资讯科技 (IT) 基础设施的改进是推动市场成长的一些关键因素。
主要市场驱动因素:数位化程度的提高、网路攻击的增加以及全球范围内的网路诈欺是积极影响市场的关键因素。
主要市场趋势:对基于云端的WAF 解决方案的偏好日益增加,因为它们为组织提供了大量服务,包括机器人检测和执行、存取控制、快取、威胁情报、应用程式介面(API),而恶意软体侦测是重要的关键之一趋势,促进市场成长。
地理格局:根据报告,北美目前在市场上表现出明显的主导地位。该地区的成长可归因于安全供应商的存在以及北美安全漏洞事件的增加。此外,各种领先的安全供应商正在建立合作伙伴关係,以满足对强大安全解决方案不断增长的需求。
竞争格局:一些领先的Web 应用程式防火墙市场公司包括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。
挑战与机会:Web 应用程式防火墙 (WAF) 市场面临着不断演变的网路威胁和针对 Web 应用程式的复杂攻击向量等挑战。然而,基于云端的解决方案的日益采用、对全面安全解决方案的需求以及推动市场成长的法规遵从性要求带来了机会。
网路攻击日益频繁
对资料隐私和网路威胁日益增长的担忧主要推动了市场的成长。此外,不断升级的资料外洩案件也增加了对促进高端资料隐私的解决方案和软体的需求。根据《富比士》发布的一份报告,光是 2023 年就有超过 3.53 亿人受到资料外洩的影响。为此,各国政府当局正在采取措施并实施有关网路安全的法规,以减少资料外洩的发生率。此外,随着《一般资料保护规范》(GDPR) 和《加州消费者隐私法案》(CCPA) 等法规的实施,组织需要製定健全的资料管理实务。例如,2023 年,违反 GDPR 对 Meta、TikTok 和 X(前身为 Twitter)等公司造成的损失超过 30 亿美元。因此,许多公司越来越多地将 Web 应用程式防火墙 (WAF) 解决方案整合到其营运中,以建立资料治理框架、实施资料隐私控制并确保符合监管要求。此外,特定的企业和政府法律要求采用 WAF 解决方案,这进一步推动了 Web 应用防火墙的市场份额。例如,PCI-DSS)是支援使用 WAF 的着名且重要的标准。
越来越多采用混合工作模式
COVID-19 爆发后远端工作状况的激增有利于 Web 应用程式防火墙市场需求。在家工作的新兴趋势为组织带来了需要克服的新的复杂挑战。 2024 年 2 月的远距工作和薪资趋势调查显示,48% 的员工更喜欢永久远距工作,而 44% 的员工希望采用混合工作模式。此外,51% 的企业采用混合工作模式,而只有 5% 的企业打算提供完全永久的选择。因此,许多公司将安全工作集中在在家工作系统的端点保护上。此外,企业安全团队需要更多资源来解决多个线上应用程式安全问题,从而增加了对可靠的 Web 应用程式防火墙的需求。为此,各个主要市场参与者正在引入具有改进功能的 WAF,预计这将在未来几年推动 Web 应用程式防火墙市场收入。例如,2023 年 4 月,Akamai Technologies Inc. 推出了 Prolexic 网路云端防火墙。 Akamai Prolexic 的这项新功能可让企业和客户定义和管理其存取控制清单 (ACL),同时提供更大的灵活性来保护其网路边缘,Akamai 基于云端的 DDoS 保护平台可在攻击到达应用程式、资料中心和互联网之前阻止攻击-面向基础设施。
基于云端的WAF解决方案的出现
基于云端的 WAF 解决方案以软体包形式提供,可针对恶意软体、网路钓鱼、勒索软体和新的网路威胁等漏洞提供最佳防御。即使用户未连接到其 VPN,它们也能保护网路 (VPN)。此外,对经济高效的资料管理解决方案的需求不断增长,例如基于云端的资料管理,消除了对本地基础设施的需求,正在对 Web 应用程式防火墙市场前景产生积极影响。例如,根据云端安全联盟的数据,北美约 80% 的组织正在实施云端策略,以实现技术堆迭现代化并将智慧注入业务应用程式。因此,各个市场参与者越来越多地投资于基于云端的WAF解决方案的研发活动,为企业和个人提供弹性安全服务。例如,2023 年 6 月,领先的云端验证供应商 SecureIQLab 宣布了第三版 Web 应用程式防火墙 (WAF 3.0) 测试。此版本预计将包含同类首个 API 安全测试案例。 WAF 3.0 将评估市场领先的安全解决方案抵御复杂网路威胁环境的能力。没有其他测试机构能够以相同的广度、深度和透明度对 WAF 进行测试,供供应商评估其安全弹性、营运效率和安全投资回报 (ROSI)。此类创新预计将在未来几年推动 Web 应用程式防火墙市场的近期价格。
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.