Enterprise Firewall Global Market Report 2024

The enterprise firewall market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $12.12 billion in 2023 to $13.45 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.0%. The expansion during the historical period can be attributed to increasing cyber threats, the rising adoption of internet-connected devices, growth in e-commerce activities, the expansion of enterprise networks, and regulatory compliance requirements.

The enterprise firewall market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $20.55 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to cloud migration trends, the increasing demand for remote work solutions, the growing use of Internet of Things (IoT) devices, stringent data protection regulations, and a growing emphasis on network security. Key trends expected in the forecast period include the adoption of artificial intelligence in cybersecurity, the integration of zero-trust security models, an emphasis on user-centric security approaches, an increased focus on threat intelligence sharing, and the development of next-generation firewall solutions.

The enterprise firewall market is poised for growth, driven by the increasing frequency of cyberattacks. Cyberattacks, which involve attempts to compromise computers, computing systems, or networks, pose significant threats to organizations. Implementing enterprise firewalls in diverse enterprises serves as a robust defense mechanism, significantly mitigating the risk of cyberattacks. This safeguarding of critical assets and sensitive information ensures uninterrupted business operations. For example, in the first quarter of 2022, the Anti-Phishing Working Group recorded a total of 1,025,968 phishing attacks, marking a 15% increase from the previous quarter. The upward trend in cyberattacks is a key factor propelling the growth of the enterprise firewall market.

The enterprise firewall market is anticipated to experience growth due to the rising adoption of cloud technology. Cloud adoption involves the widespread integration and use of cloud computing services, enabling the remote storage, management, and access of data and applications. Major organizations operate in hybrid or multi-cloud environments, combining on-premises, private cloud, and public cloud services. Managing security across these diverse environments is complex but essential. Enterprise firewalls offer a unified approach, providing consistent security policies and threat prevention across various deployment models. For instance, Eurostat reported that 41% of EU enterprises utilized cloud computing in December 2021, with a significant 7-percentage point increase in the retail trade sector compared to 2020. The information and communication sector demonstrated the highest adoption rate at 76%, indicating a notable upward trend in cloud adoption across various industries in the European Union. Therefore, the growth of the enterprise firewall market is propelled by the increasing adoption of cloud technology.

Technological advancements represent a prominent trend in the enterprise firewall market, with major companies introducing cloud-based firewalls to maintain their market positions. Juniper Networks Inc., a US-based networking products developer, introduced Juniper Secure Edge in February 2022. This cloud-delivered security solution facilitates Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) through a single-stack software architecture. It offers unified policy management for all security use cases with dynamic zero-trust segmentation, investment protection, and validated security effectiveness, providing enterprises with enhanced security for their distributed workforces.

Innovation in product development, particularly the introduction of new firewall platforms, is a focus for major companies operating in the enterprise firewall market. Palo Alto Networks, a US-based cybersecurity company, launched five new firewall platforms in November 2023 - PA-7500, PA-415-5G, PA-800 Series, PA-5200 Series, and PA-220. These platforms feature industry-leading performance, flexibility, scalability, innovative machine learning-powered protection, and use-case-specific designs. This launch addresses the diverse needs of modern enterprises, offering high-performance, adaptive, and robust security solutions to effectively address the evolving cybersecurity landscape.

In March 2023, Cisco Systems Inc., a US-based digital communications technology company, acquired Valtix Inc. to accelerate the launch of the Cisco security cloud and expand its engineering and product portfolio. Valtix Inc., a US-based company, specializes in providing advanced cloud network security and enterprise firewall services. This strategic acquisition enhances Cisco's capabilities in delivering comprehensive security solutions.

Major companies operating in the enterprise firewall market report are Google LLC, Dell Inc., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Intel Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Broadcom Inc., The Hewlett-Packard Co., Palo Alto Networks Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., F5 Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Trend Micro Inc., Extreme Networks Inc., Sangfor Technologies Inc., Forcepoint, SonicWALL Inc., Hillstone Networks Co., Barracuda Networks Inc., Imperva Inc., Trustwave Holdings, AhnLab Co. Ltd., WatchGuard Technologies Inc., Stormshield, AlgoSec.

North America was the largest region in the enterprise firewall market in 2023. The regions covered in the enterprise firewall market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the enterprise firewall market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The principal solutions for enterprise firewalls encompass hardware, software, and services. Software, in this context, constitutes a collection of instructions, programs, or data that guide a computer or electronic device in performing specific tasks or operations. The software within an enterprise firewall enables advanced security features, including packet filtering, intrusion prevention, VPN support, and application-level inspection. These firewalls can be deployed on-premises or in the cloud, catering to organizations of various sizes, including small and medium organizations, and large enterprises. End-users across diverse sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, government, retail, education, financial services, media, communications, among others, make use of these enterprise firewalls.

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The enterprise firewall market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing firewall monitoring and management, intrusion detection, and prevention services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The enterprise firewall market consists of sales of adaptive security appliances, virtual firewalls, chassis-based firewalls, and unified threat management appliances. 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.