What is Web Content Filtering Market?
Web content filtering is a technique that blocks and screens access to inappropriate or unsafe web content that may be deemed offensive, inappropriate, or even dangerous. Web content filtering is primarily used by corporations as part of their firewalls, and also by home computer owners. It helps to keep employees from visiting known spam sites or school systems restricting students from adult content. Web content filters come as either software or hardware and are often part of the firewall. It has multiple benefits for both individual users and organizations such as reduced malware infections, protection against exploit kits, increased staff productivity, network bandwidth efficiency, reduce inappropriate content and minimizes company liability.
The market study is being classified by Type (Client-Side Filters, Content Limited ISPs, Server-Side Filters and Search-Engine Filters), by Application (Business Organizations, Schools and Institutions, Federal and Government Agencies and Others) and major geographies with country level break-up.
Fortinet (United States), Trend Micro (United States), Cisco (United States), Symantec (United States), McAfee (United States), Palo Alto Networks (United States), Zscaler (United States), Trustwave (United States), Forcepoint (United States), Sophos (United Kingdom), Barracuda Networks (United States), iboss (United States), Webroot (United States), Interoute (United Kingdom), TitanHQ (Ireland), Virtela (United States), Netskope (United States), CensorNet (United Kingdom), Clearswift (United Kingdom) and Wavecrest (United States) are some of the key players profiled in the study. Additionally, the Players which are also part of the research are Cyren (United States), GFI Software (Malta), Untangle (United States), ContentKeeper (Australia) and Kaspersky (Russia).
The companies are exploring the market by adopting expansions, investments, new service launches and collaborations as their preferred strategies. The players are exploring new geographies through expansions and acquisitions across the globe to gain a competitive advantage through combined collaborations. Research Analyst at AMA predicts that United States Players will contribute to the maximum growth of Global Web Content Filtering market throughout the predicted period.
Segment Analysis
Analyst at AMA have segmented the market study of Global Web Content Filtering market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Web Content Filtering has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico). Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
Market Drivers
- Increased Internet Virus and Malicious Internet Activity
- High Benefits Web Content Filtering Installation such as Improved Productivity, Increased Bandwidth Efficiency and Minimized Company Liability
Market Trend
- Rise in the Web-based Applications
Restraints
Opportunities
- High Demand for Next-Generation Web Filtering Solutions
- Increased Adoption of Cloud-based Solutions
Challenges
- Lack of Technical Capabilities and Skills in Handling Complex and Dynamic Environments
Key Target Audience
Web Content Filtering Solution Providers, Emerging Companies, Research Professionals and End-users