The global lawful interception market size reached US$ 3.10 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, the publisher expects the market to reach US$ 8.66 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a CAGR of 17.89% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use sectors. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.
Lawful interception (LI) refers to the legally authorized surveillance or security process in which a service provider or network operator collects and provides law enforcement officials with intercepted communications of private individuals or organizations. It is considered as an essential tool for investigating and litigating criminal activities. It is administered by applying a physical wiretap on telephone lines, emails, mobile data, instant messaging, and other internet-based services. LI simplifies the investigation process by collecting evidence for better inspection. Countries around the world are drafting and enacting laws to regulate lawful interception procedures, as well as standardization groups are creating LI technology specifications.
The increasing digitalization and the rapid adoption of communication devices, including smartphones and tablets, have taken businesses and connectivity among people to an advanced level. However, such advances have also provided an impetus in increasing illegal online activities. As a result, law enforcement and intelligence agencies are focusing on investigating terrorist networks, criminal operations, drug trafficking, financial crimes, and other illegal activities worldwide. Additionally, the implementation of favorable government policies for the periodic monitoring and controlling of illicit activities across numerous communication systems is further catalyzing the market.
With the advancements in cloud computing, the concept of virtualization is gaining traction across the globe. The virtualization of modern data centers improves virtual network security, enabling vendors to offer cloud-based interception solutions and connect cybernetic traffic to physical monitoring tools. In addition to this, developments in data-based communications have led to the expansion of telecommunication networks, which is contributing to the global lawful interception market growth. Furthermore, mobile phone tracking systems are also being set up to assist security agencies in protecting and preserving consumer interest. Besides this, governments of both the developed and emerging nations are rapidly adopting lawful interception to monitor and decrypt digital and analog information. Moreover, various companies are involving in the research and development of cloud-based interception solutions. For instance, the company named AQSACOM delivers ALIS, its Lawful Cyber Intelligence System, to virtualized network function architectures. It is deployed as a software-based solution and can be readily integrated into any virtualized network.
The capability of networks supporting new services and applications has improved with an increase in digitalization and technological innovations. The conversion from circuit-based switched telecommunication networks to packet-based networks using the IP is the major change witnessed in the communication network. Such developments have increased the need for new security platforms and an advanced architecture for lawful interception, as security concerns have escalated due to the increasing number of cyberattacks. Therefore, with the introduction of next-generation networks, there is a need for legal interception providers to collaborate with network and application service providers to build an effective collaboration network among countries.
Amongst these, WiMAX is the most widely used technology across the globe. It is a dynamic technology standard used for long-range wireless networking applications for both fixed and mobile connections.
At present, mediation devices dominate the market as they form the delivery function and support the forwarding of intercepted traffic to many law enforcement monitoring facility interfaces simultaneously.
Based on the communication content, voice communication accounts for the majority of the overall market share. Voice decoder software enables a lawful interception application to decode audio from intercepted multimedia communications as recorded files or real-time data streams.
On the basis of the service, managed services hold the leading position in the market. They enable and promote regulated lawful interception facilities by appropriate safeguard peculiarities, separating all intercepts by the network operators and controlling midway via secure system links.
Law enforcement agencies represent the largest end users as the need for surveillance to combat crime and terrorism has been rising and terrorists and other criminals have become extremely sophisticated in their use of modern communications technologies.
Region-wise, North America, including the United States and Canada, exhibits a clear dominance in the market. This can be attributed to the presence of several global and regional telecom companies and increased awareness among law enforcement agencies about the benefits of the deployment of lawful interception solutions.
Lawful interception (LI) refers to the legally authorized surveillance or security process in which a service provider or network operator collects and provides law enforcement officials with intercepted communications of private individuals or organizations. It is considered as an essential tool for investigating and litigating criminal activities. It is administered by applying a physical wiretap on telephone lines, emails, mobile data, instant messaging, and other internet-based services. LI simplifies the investigation process by collecting evidence for better inspection. Countries around the world are drafting and enacting laws to regulate lawful interception procedures, as well as standardization groups are creating LI technology specifications.
Global Lawful Interception Market Trends:
Significant Rise in Criminal and Terrorist Activities
The increasing digitalization and the rapid adoption of communication devices, including smartphones and tablets, have taken businesses and connectivity among people to an advanced level. However, such advances have also provided an impetus in increasing illegal online activities. As a result, law enforcement and intelligence agencies are focusing on investigating terrorist networks, criminal operations, drug trafficking, financial crimes, and other illegal activities worldwide. Additionally, the implementation of favorable government policies for the periodic monitoring and controlling of illicit activities across numerous communication systems is further catalyzing the market.
Lawful Interception in the Virtual Environment
With the advancements in cloud computing, the concept of virtualization is gaining traction across the globe. The virtualization of modern data centers improves virtual network security, enabling vendors to offer cloud-based interception solutions and connect cybernetic traffic to physical monitoring tools. In addition to this, developments in data-based communications have led to the expansion of telecommunication networks, which is contributing to the global lawful interception market growth. Furthermore, mobile phone tracking systems are also being set up to assist security agencies in protecting and preserving consumer interest. Besides this, governments of both the developed and emerging nations are rapidly adopting lawful interception to monitor and decrypt digital and analog information. Moreover, various companies are involving in the research and development of cloud-based interception solutions. For instance, the company named AQSACOM delivers ALIS, its Lawful Cyber Intelligence System, to virtualized network function architectures. It is deployed as a software-based solution and can be readily integrated into any virtualized network.
Introduction of Next-Generation Networks
The capability of networks supporting new services and applications has improved with an increase in digitalization and technological innovations. The conversion from circuit-based switched telecommunication networks to packet-based networks using the IP is the major change witnessed in the communication network. Such developments have increased the need for new security platforms and an advanced architecture for lawful interception, as security concerns have escalated due to the increasing number of cyberattacks. Therefore, with the introduction of next-generation networks, there is a need for legal interception providers to collaborate with network and application service providers to build an effective collaboration network among countries.
Key Market Segmentation:
The publisher provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global lawful interception market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on network technology, device, communication content, service and end user.Breakup by Network Technology:
- Voice-Over-Internet Protocol (VoIP)
- Long Term Evolution (LTE)
- Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
- Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX)
- Digital Subscriber Line (DSL)
- Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN)
- Integrated Services for Digital Network (ISDN)
- Others
Amongst these, WiMAX is the most widely used technology across the globe. It is a dynamic technology standard used for long-range wireless networking applications for both fixed and mobile connections.
Breakup by Device:
- Mediation Devices
- Routers
- Intercept Access Point (IAP)
- Gateways
- Switches
- Management Servers
- Others
At present, mediation devices dominate the market as they form the delivery function and support the forwarding of intercepted traffic to many law enforcement monitoring facility interfaces simultaneously.
Breakup by Communication Content:
- Voice Communication
- Video
- Text Messaging
- Facsimile
- Digital Pictures
- File Transfer
- Others
Based on the communication content, voice communication accounts for the majority of the overall market share. Voice decoder software enables a lawful interception application to decode audio from intercepted multimedia communications as recorded files or real-time data streams.
Breakup by Service:
- Professional Services
- Managed Services
- System Integrators
On the basis of the service, managed services hold the leading position in the market. They enable and promote regulated lawful interception facilities by appropriate safeguard peculiarities, separating all intercepts by the network operators and controlling midway via secure system links.
Breakup by End User:
- Government & Public Affairs
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Small & Medium Enterprises
Law enforcement agencies represent the largest end users as the need for surveillance to combat crime and terrorism has been rising and terrorists and other criminals have become extremely sophisticated in their use of modern communications technologies.
Breakup by Region
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Chile
- Peru
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Iran
- United Arab Emirates
- Others
Region-wise, North America, including the United States and Canada, exhibits a clear dominance in the market. This can be attributed to the presence of several global and regional telecom companies and increased awareness among law enforcement agencies about the benefits of the deployment of lawful interception solutions.
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined in the report with the detailed profiles of key players. Some of these players include Aqsacom Incorporated, Cisco Systems, Incognito Software, Net Optics, Netscout, Siemens AG, SS8, Utimaco Safeware, Verint Systems and ZTE Corporation.Key Questions Answered in this Report:
- How has the global lawful interception market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the key regional markets?
- What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global lawful interception market?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the network technology?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the device?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the communication content?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the service?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the end-user?
- What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
- What are the key driving factors and challenges in the market?
- What is the structure of the global lawful interception market and who are the key players?
- What is the degree of competition in the market?
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| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 220 |
| Published | February 2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2021 - 2027 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD
| USD 3.1 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD
| USD 8.66 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 18.6% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary13 Value Chain Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Lawful Interception Market
6 Market Breakup by Network Technology
7 Market Breakup by Device
8 Market Breakup by Communication Content
9 Market Breakup by Service
10 Market Breakup by End-User
11 Market Breakup by Region
12 SWOT Analysis
14 Porters Five Forces Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- Aqsacom Incorporated
- Cisco Systems, Incognito Software
- Net Optics
- Netscout
- Siemens AG
- SS8
- Utimaco Safeware
- Verint Systems
- ZTE Corporation.
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