What is Cloud Firewall Management?
The process of efficiently managing rules associated with cloud firewall, configuration, logs and alerts of firewalls to build infrastructure having network security is known as cloud firewall management. A cloud firewall filter traffic from sources like the internet, virtual networks, tenants, and from virtual data centre. It block cyber-attacks which are directed at these sources. Cloud-based firewalls management creates a virtual barrier around infrastructure, applications and cloud platforms of the organisation’s internal network. The main objective of cloud firewall management is to track the security events and network activities. This cloud firewall management comprises of software and services through which network security is provided. With the use of proper cloud firewall management, an organization can effectively manage logs with ensuring the integrity and it further improved business continuity. The number of management such as vulnerability management, event management and access management is provided by cloud firewall management with the help of different cloud deployment models. Increasing number of cyberattacks and cybercrimes are creating ample amount of opportunities for cloud firewall management. The different types of cybercrimes like ransom is growing rapidly which leads to business interruptions and financial losses. Thus, organisations are focusing on securing their essential data and financial infrastructure. According to recent study, in 2021, approximately USD 6 trillion damage is predicted due to cybercrime. Hence, it is necessary to work on the network security. Geographically, North America is expected to growth with highest growth rate owing to developed security infrastructure, increased technological developments and strong presence of market players across the region.
The market study is broken down by Type (Software-as-a-service firewall (SaaS firewall) and Security-as-a-service (SECaaS)) and major geographies with country level break-up.
There are various companies are operating in the market to provides cloud firewall management. Increased demand for network security in number of industries is impacting on the demand for cloud firewall management positive manner. Hence to grab the opportunity associated with the market, many new market players are entering to the market. The market leaders are investing on organic and non-organic strategic growth initiatives to become dominant in this industry. Analysts at AMA Research estimates that Players from North America will contribute to the maximum growth of Global Cloud Firewall Management market throughout the predicted period. Established and emerging Players should take a closer view at their existing organizations and reinvent traditional business and operating models to adapt to the future.
McAfee (Intel) (United States), Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) (United States), Cisco (United States), International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation (United States), AT&T (United States), CheckPoint Software Technologies (Israel), NortonLifeLock(United States), DXC Technology (United States), Lumen(United States), Fortinet(United States) and Tufin (United States) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage. Additionally, the Players which are also part of the research coverage are LANCOM Systems GmbH (Germany) and Securepoint GmbH (Germany).
Segmentation Overview
AdvanceMarketAnalytics has segmented the market of Global Cloud Firewall Management market by Type, Application and Region.
On the basis of geography, the market of Cloud Firewall Management 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). If we see Market by Cloud Deployment Model, the sub-segment i.e. Hybrid will boost the Cloud Firewall Management market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth. If we see Market by End Use, the sub-segment i.e. Government and Defence will boost the Cloud Firewall Management market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth. If we see Market by Type of Management, the sub-segment i.e. Unified Threat Management will boost the Cloud Firewall Management market. Additionally, the rising demand from SMEs and various industry verticals gives enough cushion to market growth.
In November 2020, CrowdStrike has established integration with AWS Network Firewall. This is mainly for customers that have CrowdStrike Falcon XTM and Falcon PreventTM subscriptions. Owing to this integration, customers are able to leverage CrowdStrike Falcon platform capabilities by covering threat intelligence and deployment automation. This further help to streamline incident response (IR) and simplify operations., and In February 2020, Sophos Ltd. has established partnership with XG Firewall’s. This Integration has allowed access of Sophos Central to XG Firewall customers with capabilities at no extra charge. This mainly helps to manage multiple firewalls easily. This further help for Group firewall management (new with XG Firewall v18) and Configuration backup storage and management which particularly boosts the network security infrastructure.
Market Trend
- Increasing Technical Advancements Due To Involvement of IoT
- Preference for Outsourcing the Firewall Development
Market Drivers
- Rising Number Internal and External of Threats Such As Cybercrimes
- Inclination of Organisations towards Providing Extended Security to Its Global Branches Offices Demanding Cloud Firewall Management
- Unique Features like Unlimited Storage Capacity, Quick Recovery and Effective Collaboration between Different Branches is Responsible for Increasing Demand
Opportunities
- Advancement Associated With Virtualization Next-Generation
- Demand from the SMEs Creating Opportunities for Cloud Firewall Management
Restraints
- Security Concerns Regarding Data
- High Cost of Investments for Systems
Challenges
- Less Awareness Regarding Advanced Cyber Threats
- Existence of Traditional Firewalls
Key Target Audience
Venture Capitalists and Private Equity Firms, New Entrants/Investors, Strategic Business Planners, Cloud Firewall Management Manufacturers, Suppliers and Distributors, Government Regulatory, Research Organizations and End-Use Industries
About Approach
To evaluate and validate the market size various sources including primary and secondary analysis is utilized. AMA Research follows regulatory standards such as NAICS/SIC/ICB/TRCB, to have the better understanding of the market. The market study is conducted on basis of more than 200 companies dealing in the market regional as well as global areas with purpose to understand companys positioning regarding market value, volume and their market share for regional as well as global.
Further to bring relevance specific to any niche market we set and apply number of criteria like Geographic Footprints, Regional Segments of Revenue, Operational Centres, etc. The next step is to finalize a team (In-House + Data Agencies) who then starts collecting C & D level executives and profiles, Industry experts, Opinion leaders etc. and work towards appointment generation.
The primary research is performed by taking the interviews of executives of various companies dealing in the market as well as using the survey reports, research institute, and latest research reports. Meanwhile, analyst team keeps preparing set of questionnaires and after getting appointee list; the target audience are then tapped and segregated with various mediums and channels that are feasible for making connection that includes email communication, telephonic, skype, LinkedIn Group & InMail, Community Forums, Community Forums, open Survey, SurveyMonkey etc.