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World Web Application Firewall Markets
Frost & Sullivan, Aug 2005
Enterprises Employ WAF Technology to Protect their Critical Business Applications
Companies are resorting to Web application firewall (WAF) technology to combat security risks pertaining to critical business applications. Web applications run at layer seven of the open system interconnection (OSI) reference model and hence, cannot be protected by traditional network security systems that only protect lower layers. This is where the WAF technology comes into play as it is the only technology available capable of safeguarding the integrity of Web applications. WAF is essential in providing protection from the multiple vulnerabilities that are a part of almost all Web applications.
This Frost & Sullivan research service analyses the current state of the world WAF market. This study discusses the various trends and opportunities in the market while providing in-depth market share analysis, forecasts, drivers, restraints and revenue forecasts. It also enables companies to align their positioning strategies to benefit from the changing environment and obtain maximum return on investment.
Introduction of New Legislations that Ensure Information Security Boost Demand for WAF Technology Worldwide
The introduction of specific legislations that affect database protection is likely to have a very positive effect on the penetration of WAF technology, says the analyst of this research service. The California Security Breach Information Act (SB-1386) and Japan's Personal Information Protection Law mandate companies to inform their customers if their databases have been, or are suspected to be, compromised by a malicious third party. Since vendors are focused on the financial services market, existing legislations regulating financial services, such as the Gramm-Leach-Bliley (GLB) Act in the United States and Basel II in Europe, are also contributing to the uptake of this technology. In addition, the Canadian Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act outlines rules for protecting personal information collected, used or disclosed in the course of commercial activities.
The Patriot Act in the United States expands the access of Government agencies to many types of electronic communications and requires financial institutions to keep new information records to verify customer identities while The Security Act requires agencies to incorporate security into the lifecycle of agency information systems. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed on August 21, 1996 to protect the privacy of patient records and promote nationwide uniform security standards for the secure electronic transmission of health information. As organisations conform to HIPAA compliance regulations, a host of security solutions are being experimented with and implemented by hospitals, doctors, pharmacies and insurance companies.
Vendors Increase Efforts to Promote WAF Technology to Counter Lack of Awareness about WAF
Despite the widely known fact that most Web applications are vulnerable and need to be protected with adequate technology, enterprises, distributors and value-added resellers (VARs) are not fully aware of the existence and benefits of the WAF technology. This has prompted vendors to move beyond marketing WAF among a few key customers in the financial services sector to targeting a broader group of enterprises. In addition, specialised media is publicising the importance of WAF among smaller companies. These efforts are fuelled by the increased awareness among organisations regarding the futility of network firewalls and intrusion prevention systems in stopping Web attacks and ensuring Web applications security.
These efforts, however, need to be increased if the technology has to appeal to the whole market. The bigger consulting organisations are yet to promote the implementation of this technology. The high price of WAF products is also an important restraint for the penetration of this technology, points out the analyst. While prices are affordable for larger enterprises, which understand that the value of their applications and the information they contain are much higher than the actual cost of the solution, there are plenty of medium-sized organisations that are not implementing the solution due to its cost.
Additional InformationCompanies Profiled
Teros, NetContinuum, DenyAll, F5 Networks, Imperva, Microsoft, Check Point, Kavado
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