The network forensics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.72 billion in 2025 to $4.34 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing frequency of cyberattacks, rising data breach incidents, expansion of enterprise digital infrastructure, growing regulatory compliance requirements, adoption of centralized security monitoring tools.
The network forensics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in cyber forensics platforms, rising adoption of ai-driven threat detection, expansion of cloud security monitoring, growing demand for proactive incident response, increasing focus on digital evidence management. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced network traffic analysis tools, rising deployment of real-time intrusion detection systems, growing integration of forensic analytics platforms, expansion of cloud-based forensics solutions, enhanced focus on incident response capabilities.
The rising frequency of cyberattacks and sophisticated threats is expected to drive the expansion of the network forensics market in the coming years. Cyberattacks involve attempts to gain unauthorized access to computers or systems, while advanced persistent threats (APTs) refer to long-term, targeted intrusions that stay undetected for prolonged periods. Network forensics supports the prevention and investigation of such threats by capturing, storing, and analyzing network traffic and audit logs, enabling organizations to identify, respond to, and mitigate complex attacks. For example, in April 2025, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a US-based government agency, cybercrime complaints reached 859,532 in 2024, with losses surpassing $16.6 billion - representing a 33% increase in losses compared to 2023. Therefore, the rising frequency of cyberattacks and sophisticated threats is fueling the growth of the network forensics market.
Major companies in the network forensics market are prioritizing the adoption of cutting-edge solutions such as advanced deep packet inspection to improve the accuracy of threat detection and accelerate incident response efforts. Advanced deep packet inspection (DPI) is a network monitoring technology that analyzes the complete content of data packets beyond their headers to identify, classify, and track network traffic in real time, helping organizations uncover hidden threats, prevent data breaches, and gain deeper insights into malicious or abnormal activity. For instance, in July 2023, NetScout Systems Inc., a US-based cybersecurity and software development firm, introduced Omnis Cyber Intelligence (OCI), a next-generation network detection and response (NDR) solution that combines advanced DPI with behavioral analytics and threat intelligence. OCI continuously collects packet-level data across physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures, offering real-time visibility and forensic-grade evidence for threat investigations. The platform incorporates machine learning-based detection, MITRE ATT&CK-aligned dashboards, and automated correlation capabilities to deliver faster incident response and more precise root-cause analysis than traditional monitoring systems.
In January 2023, Thoma Bravo L.P., a US-based private equity firm, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Magnet Forensics Inc. and merge it with Grayshift LLC for US $1.34 billion (CAD $1.8 billion). Through this transaction, Thoma Bravo L.P. aims to establish a leading provider of digital forensics and cybersecurity solutions by integrating Magnet Forensics’ advanced digital investigation software with Grayshift’s cutting-edge mobile device forensics technology. Magnet Forensics Inc. is a Canada-based software development company specializing in network forensics.
Major companies operating in the network forensics market are Cisco Systems Inc.; FireEye Inc.; International Business Machines Corporation; LogRhythm Inc.; NIKSUN Incorporated; RSA Security LLC; NetScout Systems Inc.; Broadcom Inc.; McAfee LLC; Viavi Solutions Inc.; SolarWinds Inc.; Gigamon Inc.; Fidelis Cybersecurity Solutions LLC; Darktrace Limited; ExtraHop Networks Inc.; Vectra AI Inc.; Riverbed Technology Inc.; Plixer International Inc.; Cynet Ltd.; Awake Security Inc.; PacketSled Inc.; Corelight Inc.; Lastline Inc.; Endace Limited; Garland Technology LLC; Greycortex s. r. o.; Flowmon Networks a. s.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the network forensics market in 2025.North America was the second largest region of the network forensics market. The regions covered in the network forensics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the network forensics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Tariffs are influencing the network forensics market by increasing costs of imported security appliances, high-performance servers, storage systems, and advanced analytics hardware used in forensic investigations. Government agencies and enterprises in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported cybersecurity infrastructure, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on security technology exports. These tariffs are increasing procurement budgets and slowing system upgrades. However, they are also supporting domestic cybersecurity development, regional software innovation, and increased adoption of cloud-based forensic solutions.
The network forensics market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides network forensics market statistics, including network forensics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a network forensics market share, detailed network forensics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the network forensics industry. This network forensics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Network forensics pertains to digital forensics that primarily focuses on scrutinizing the network and the traffic traversing it, suspected to be engaged in malicious activities. It is employed in data privacy and intrusion prevention.
The elements of network forensics encompass solutions and professional services. Network forensics solutions involve the monitoring and analysis of computer traffic for legal evidence, intrusion detection, and information gathering. Deployment modes include both cloud and on-premises options. The user base comprises both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. Applications span endpoint security and data center security. Various sectors served include Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), government and defense, healthcare, IT and ITeS, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, transportation, and other industries.
The network forensics market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing TCP and ethernet. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The network forensics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in cyber forensics platforms, rising adoption of ai-driven threat detection, expansion of cloud security monitoring, growing demand for proactive incident response, increasing focus on digital evidence management. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced network traffic analysis tools, rising deployment of real-time intrusion detection systems, growing integration of forensic analytics platforms, expansion of cloud-based forensics solutions, enhanced focus on incident response capabilities.
The rising frequency of cyberattacks and sophisticated threats is expected to drive the expansion of the network forensics market in the coming years. Cyberattacks involve attempts to gain unauthorized access to computers or systems, while advanced persistent threats (APTs) refer to long-term, targeted intrusions that stay undetected for prolonged periods. Network forensics supports the prevention and investigation of such threats by capturing, storing, and analyzing network traffic and audit logs, enabling organizations to identify, respond to, and mitigate complex attacks. For example, in April 2025, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a US-based government agency, cybercrime complaints reached 859,532 in 2024, with losses surpassing $16.6 billion - representing a 33% increase in losses compared to 2023. Therefore, the rising frequency of cyberattacks and sophisticated threats is fueling the growth of the network forensics market.
Major companies in the network forensics market are prioritizing the adoption of cutting-edge solutions such as advanced deep packet inspection to improve the accuracy of threat detection and accelerate incident response efforts. Advanced deep packet inspection (DPI) is a network monitoring technology that analyzes the complete content of data packets beyond their headers to identify, classify, and track network traffic in real time, helping organizations uncover hidden threats, prevent data breaches, and gain deeper insights into malicious or abnormal activity. For instance, in July 2023, NetScout Systems Inc., a US-based cybersecurity and software development firm, introduced Omnis Cyber Intelligence (OCI), a next-generation network detection and response (NDR) solution that combines advanced DPI with behavioral analytics and threat intelligence. OCI continuously collects packet-level data across physical, virtual, and cloud infrastructures, offering real-time visibility and forensic-grade evidence for threat investigations. The platform incorporates machine learning-based detection, MITRE ATT&CK-aligned dashboards, and automated correlation capabilities to deliver faster incident response and more precise root-cause analysis than traditional monitoring systems.
In January 2023, Thoma Bravo L.P., a US-based private equity firm, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Magnet Forensics Inc. and merge it with Grayshift LLC for US $1.34 billion (CAD $1.8 billion). Through this transaction, Thoma Bravo L.P. aims to establish a leading provider of digital forensics and cybersecurity solutions by integrating Magnet Forensics’ advanced digital investigation software with Grayshift’s cutting-edge mobile device forensics technology. Magnet Forensics Inc. is a Canada-based software development company specializing in network forensics.
Major companies operating in the network forensics market are Cisco Systems Inc.; FireEye Inc.; International Business Machines Corporation; LogRhythm Inc.; NIKSUN Incorporated; RSA Security LLC; NetScout Systems Inc.; Broadcom Inc.; McAfee LLC; Viavi Solutions Inc.; SolarWinds Inc.; Gigamon Inc.; Fidelis Cybersecurity Solutions LLC; Darktrace Limited; ExtraHop Networks Inc.; Vectra AI Inc.; Riverbed Technology Inc.; Plixer International Inc.; Cynet Ltd.; Awake Security Inc.; PacketSled Inc.; Corelight Inc.; Lastline Inc.; Endace Limited; Garland Technology LLC; Greycortex s. r. o.; Flowmon Networks a. s.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the network forensics market in 2025.North America was the second largest region of the network forensics market. The regions covered in the network forensics market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the network forensics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Tariffs are influencing the network forensics market by increasing costs of imported security appliances, high-performance servers, storage systems, and advanced analytics hardware used in forensic investigations. Government agencies and enterprises in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported cybersecurity infrastructure, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressures on security technology exports. These tariffs are increasing procurement budgets and slowing system upgrades. However, they are also supporting domestic cybersecurity development, regional software innovation, and increased adoption of cloud-based forensic solutions.
The network forensics market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides network forensics market statistics, including network forensics industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a network forensics market share, detailed network forensics market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the network forensics industry. This network forensics market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
Network forensics pertains to digital forensics that primarily focuses on scrutinizing the network and the traffic traversing it, suspected to be engaged in malicious activities. It is employed in data privacy and intrusion prevention.
The elements of network forensics encompass solutions and professional services. Network forensics solutions involve the monitoring and analysis of computer traffic for legal evidence, intrusion detection, and information gathering. Deployment modes include both cloud and on-premises options. The user base comprises both small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. Applications span endpoint security and data center security. Various sectors served include Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI), government and defense, healthcare, IT and ITeS, manufacturing, retail, telecommunications, transportation, and other industries.
The network forensics market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing TCP and ethernet. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Network Forensics Market Characteristics
3. Network Forensics Market Supply Chain Analysis
4. Global Network Forensics Market Trends and Strategies
5. Network Forensics Market Analysis of End Use Industries
7. Global Network Forensics Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons and Growth Rate Analysis
8. Global Network Forensics Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
9. Network Forensics Market Segmentation
10. Network Forensics Market, Industry Metrics by Country
11. Network Forensics Market Regional and Country Analysis
12. Asia-Pacific Network Forensics Market
13. China Network Forensics Market
14. India Network Forensics Market
15. Japan Network Forensics Market
16. Australia Network Forensics Market
17. Indonesia Network Forensics Market
18. South Korea Network Forensics Market
19. Taiwan Network Forensics Market
20. South East Asia Network Forensics Market
21. Western Europe Network Forensics Market
22. UK Network Forensics Market
23. Germany Network Forensics Market
24. France Network Forensics Market
25. Italy Network Forensics Market
26. Spain Network Forensics Market
27. Eastern Europe Network Forensics Market
28. Russia Network Forensics Market
29. North America Network Forensics Market
30. USA Network Forensics Market
31. Canada Network Forensics Market
32. South America Network Forensics Market
33. Brazil Network Forensics Market
34. Middle East Network Forensics Market
35. Africa Network Forensics Market
37. Network Forensics Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
38. Network Forensics Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
41. Network Forensics Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
42. Appendix
Executive Summary
Network Forensics Market Global Report 2026 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses network forensics market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for network forensics? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The network forensics market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
- The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
- The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
- The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
- The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
- The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
- Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Report Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Component: Solutions; Professional Services2) By Deployment Mode: Cloud; On-premises
3) By Organization Size: Small And Medium Enterprises (SMEs); Large Enterprises
4) By Application: Endpoint Security; Datacenter security
5) By Vertical: Banking, Financial Services And Insurance (BFSI); Government And Defense; Healthcare; Information Technology (IT) And Information Technology Enabled Services (ITeS); Manufacturing; Retail; Telecommunications; Transportation; Other Verticals
Subsegments:
1) By Solutions: Packet Capture And Analysis Tools; Log Management Solutions; Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS); Security Information And Event Management (SIEM) Solutions; Forensic Analysis Software; Network Traffic Analysis Tools2) By Professional Services: Consulting Services; Incident Response Services
Companies Mentioned: Cisco Systems Inc.; FireEye Inc.; International Business Machines Corporation; LogRhythm Inc.; NIKSUN Incorporated; RSA Security LLC; NetScout Systems Inc.; Broadcom Inc.; McAfee LLC; Viavi Solutions Inc.; SolarWinds Inc.; Gigamon Inc.; Fidelis Cybersecurity Solutions LLC; Darktrace Limited; ExtraHop Networks Inc.; Vectra AI Inc.; Riverbed Technology Inc.; Plixer International Inc.; Cynet Ltd.; Awake Security Inc.; PacketSled Inc.; Corelight Inc.; Lastline Inc.; Endace Limited; Garland Technology LLC; Greycortex s. r. o.; Flowmon Networks a. s.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Companies Mentioned
The companies featured in this Network Forensics market report include:- Cisco Systems Inc.
- FireEye Inc.
- International Business Machines Corporation
- LogRhythm Inc.
- NIKSUN Incorporated
- RSA Security LLC
- NetScout Systems Inc.
- Broadcom Inc.
- McAfee LLC
- Viavi Solutions Inc.
- SolarWinds Inc.
- Gigamon Inc.
- Fidelis Cybersecurity Solutions LLC
- Darktrace Limited
- ExtraHop Networks Inc.
- Vectra AI Inc.
- Riverbed Technology Inc.
- Plixer International Inc.
- Cynet Ltd.
- Awake Security Inc.
- PacketSled Inc.
- Corelight Inc.
- Lastline Inc.
- Endace Limited
- Garland Technology LLC
- Greycortex s. r. o.
- Flowmon Networks a. s.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 250 |
| Published | February 2026 |
| Forecast Period | 2026 - 2030 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 4.34 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 8.13 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 17.0% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 28 |
