A secure web gateway is a security solution that restricts malicious activities in real-time. While surfing through web browsers whether, on computer systems or smartphone applications, users very often visit lots of malicious or unsecured websites unintentionally. Such websites can contain malware, trojans, adware, spyware, and other potential threats that pose a threat to individuals as well as companies' data and information. Hence, secure web gateway solutions provide robust security against such potential threats, therefore, driving the market growth.
In 2022, the market for secure web gateways reached a size of US$ 9.0 billion. the market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.3% from 2023 to 2028, reaching US$ 26.1 billion.
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The global secure web gateway market size is anticipated to reach nearly USD 14 billion by 2025. This can be attributed to the growing number of complex cyber-attacks and data breaches. Also, the increasing need to provide end to end security solutions to industries is boosting the global secure web gateway market growth.
However, the lack of awareness about secure web gateway solutions is expected to hamper the market growth. Furthermore, the increasing adoption of cloud-based security solutions is anticipated to provide lucrative opportunities for the market in forthcoming years.
Secure Web Gateway Market Scope
| Metrics | Details |
| Base Year | 2023 |
| Historic Data | 2018-2022 |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2028 |
| Study Period | 2018-2028 |
| Forecast Unit | Value (USD) |
| Revenue forecast in 2028 | US$ 26.1 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 19.3 % during 2018-2028 |
| Segment Covered | By Component, By Deployment, By Enterprise Size, By Business Vertical, Regions. |
| Regions Covered | North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, Middle East and Africa |
| Key Players Profiled | NortonLifeLock Inc., Zscaler, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Thoma Bravo, LLC, Forcepoint LLC, Trend Micro Inc., Comodo Security Solutions, Inc., McAfee, LLC, and NetSkope Inc. |
By Component, (USD Million)
o Solutions
• Threat Protection
• Access Control
• Data Protection
o Services
• Professional Services
• Training & Education
• Consulting
by Deployment, (USD Million)
• On-premise
• Cloud-based
Enterprise Size, (USD Million)
• Large Enterprises
• SMEs
Business Vertical, (USD Million)
• BFSI
• I.T. & Telecom
• Healthcare
• Retail & e-Commerce
• Government & Defense
• Energy & Utilities
• Manufacturing
• Others (Travel & Hospitality,Transportation & Logistics,Media & Entertainment,etc.
Regional Overview, (USD Million)
North America
• US
• Canada
Europe
• Germany
• France
• UK
• Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Rest of Asia Pacific
South America
• Mexico
• Brazil
• Rest of South America
Middle East and South Africa
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
the secure web gateway market is growing at a CAGR of 19.3% during the forecast period.
The major contenders in the global secure web gateway market NortonLifeLock Inc., Zscaler, Inc., Cisco Systems, Inc., Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Thoma Bravo, LLC, Forcepoint LLC, Trend Micro Inc., Comodo Security Solutions, Inc., McAfee, LLC, and NetSkope Inc.
The Global secure web gateway Market is Segmented on the basis of By Solution,By Application.Regional.
Increasing cyber-threats is the key reason for driving the demand for secure web gateway solutions globally. However, hackers around the globe are coming up with advanced security threats that pose a huge risk against conventional security solutions. The secure web gateway market is experiencing major traction due to the increasing adoption of connected devices, smartphone applications, and the increasing trend of BYOD at workplaces. Therefore, preventing unsecured data traffic from entering into an organization's internal network has become a necessity. Hence, such factors are driving the demand for a secure web gateway market across numerous organizations.
Solutions Segment
Based on the solutions segment, the market is divided into access control, threat prevention, social media control, and others. In 2019, the social media control segment gathered the highest market growth and it is expected to do so throughout the forecast period. However, the threat prevention segment is expected to gather the highest market revenue throughout the forecast period. The dominance of this segment is primarily attributed to the growing demand for secure web gateway solutions from numerous large and small & medium organizations across the globe.
Services Segment
Based on the services, the market is segmented into consulting services and training & education services. The consulting services segment dominated the market in 2019 and it is projected to maintain its position throughout the forecast period. However, the training & education services segment is anticipated to experience the highest market growth in the forthcoming years.
Industry Vertical Segment
Based on industry vertical, the market is bifurcated into IT & Telecom, BFSI, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and others. In 2019, the BFSI segment gathered the highest market revenue and it is anticipated to dominate the secure web gateway market throughout the forecast period. The dominance of this industry is mainly attributed to the increasing need to upgrade end to end security solutions and transaction processing technologies. On the contrary, the retail industry is expected to gather the highest growth rate over the forecast period.
The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to gather the highest market share during the forecast period. The dominance of this region is mainly accredited to the large customer base and developing infrastructure for industries such as healthcare, IT & Telecom, and other industries in this region. Followed by Asia-Pacific the North America region is expected to hold the highest market share throughout the forecast period 2020-2025. The dominance of this region mainly attributed to the presence of major market players such as IBM, Microsoft, Google, and others in this region.
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The major players of the global secure web gateway market are Cisco, Trend Micro, Forcepoint, McAfee, NortonLifeLock, Zscaler, IBM, Symantec, Microsoft, and Check Point Software Technologies. Moreover, the other potential players in the secure web gateway market are Sophos, Netskope, Cyren, Citrix, and Cato Networks. The recognized companies are coming up with innovative and new secure web gateway solutions. For instance, in July 2019, Symantec announced the launch of an access security solution. The new security solutions would provide enhanced internet access and cloud security to enterprises.