Content Security Gateway Global Market Report 2024

The content security gateway market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $8.12 billion in 2023 to $8.99 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to industry-specific security requirements, the escalation of cyber threats, the evolution of data privacy regulations, a shift towards cloud-based solutions, the increasing adoption of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies, and concerns related to email and web security.

The content security gateway market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.69 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to a focus on behavioral analytics, a shift towards integrated security platforms, an emphasis on zero-trust architecture, challenges posed by the growing remote workforce, the expansion of cloud-based security, and the integration of AI and machine learning. Major trends expected in the forecast period include mobile-centric security approaches, the integration of zero-trust frameworks, a focus on insider threat mitigation, a shift towards Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and a rise in cloud-native solutions.

The anticipated increase in cyberattacks and data breaches is poised to drive the growth of the content security gateway market. Cyberattacks, which involve unauthorized attempts to access computer systems or networks, and data breaches, incidents exposing sensitive data to unauthorized individuals, highlight the need for robust security measures. Content security gateways act as a formidable defense, scanning incoming and outgoing web traffic, emails, and files to block cyberattacks and prevent data breaches. For example, the Anti-Phishing Working Group reported a 15% rise in phishing attacks in Q1 2022, reaching 1,025,968 attacks. Additionally, the Identity Theft Resource Center noted a 68% increase in data breaches in 2021 compared to 2020, with 1,862 reported incidents. This surge in cyber threats underlines the driving force behind the growth of the content security gateway market.

The growing demand for cloud-based content security solutions is expected to further fuel the expansion of the content security gateway market. Cloud-based content security solutions leverage remote servers and advanced algorithms to protect digital assets and data from threats and unauthorized access. Content security gateways complement these solutions by serving as a protective filter at the network perimeter, ensuring secure access and data protection. With cloud usage reaching 90% across industries, the demand for cloud-based content security solutions is evident. This trend is exemplified by a report from OReilly Media Inc., indicating that 88% of respondents from various industries utilize the cloud. The increased reliance on cloud-based content security solutions is a key factor driving the content security gateway market's growth.

The growth of the content security gateway market faces a significant restraint due to labor shortages in the cybersecurity sector. The scarcity of skilled cybersecurity professionals can impede the deployment of content security gateway solutions and hinder rapid responses to emerging threats. A proficient cybersecurity workforce is crucial for configuring, monitoring, and optimizing content security gateways to effectively safeguard against evolving threats. Despite a reported 11% growth in the cybersecurity workforce to 4.7 million individuals, the workforce gap has increased to 3.4 million, representing a 26.2% year-over-year rise. This emphasizes the urgent need for cybersecurity professionals and underscores the potential hindrance to the content security gateway market's growth.

Major companies in the content security gateway market are concentrating on developing innovative technologies such as web gateway services. Web gateway services, positioned between users and the internet, inspect all web traffic to provide comprehensive threat protection. For instance, Absolute Software Corporation launched its Web Gateway Service as part of its security service edge solution in June 2023. This cloud-delivered service, powered by Ericom, offers advanced security features, including multiple anti-virus capabilities. The integration of Absolute Secure Access's extensive policy capabilities with the Absolute Secure Web Gateway Service allows customization of security levels based on crucial factors, enhancing user flexibility and protection.

In December 2021, Impero Solutions Limited acquired ContentKeeper Technologies Inc., enhancing its cloud-based product offering. ContentKeeper Technologies Inc., an Australia-based provider of content security gateway solutions, expands Impero Software's capabilities in student safety, classroom management, and secure remote access. The acquisition strengthens Impero Software's position in providing comprehensive solutions for education and workplace environments.

Major companies operating in the content security gateway market report are Microsoft Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Broadcom Inc., Palo Alto Networks Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., Fortinet Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Trend Micro Inc., Zscaler Inc., Fortra LLC, AO Kaspersky Lab, Cato Networks Ltd., Proofpoint Inc., Forcepoint LLC, Mimecast Services Limited, Barracuda Networks Inc., SonicWall Inc., Comodo Security Solutions Inc., WatchGuard Technologies Inc., PLANET Technology Corporation, Sophos Group PLC, iboss Inc., Cyren Inc., Smoothwall Limited, FirstWave Cloud Technology Ltd., Menlo Security Inc.

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

The content security gateway market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as web filtering, policy enforcement, threat intelligence, and data loss prevention (DLP). The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The content security gateway market also includes sales of firewalls and unified threat management (UTM) appliances and secure web gateway appliance hardware models which are used in providing content security gateway services. 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.

Content security gateways come in three main types, hardware, software, and services. Hardware involves the physical components and devices constituting a computer or electronic system. These gateways can be deployed either in a cloud-based environment or on-premises, catering to various applications such as e-mail security, web security, and data loss prevention. They find application across different industry verticals including education, banking, financial services, insurance, government, healthcare, IT and telecom, and others.

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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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